What is the key difference between Arcgis Sanjose and Arcgis Sacramento?

Arcgis Sanjose belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Arcgis Sacramento belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcgis Sanjose or Arcgis Sacramento in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Arcgis Sanjose and Arcgis Sacramento free or paid?

Arcgis Sanjose operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcgis Sacramento operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcgis Sanjose lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arcgis Sacramento lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcgis Sanjose and Arcgis Sacramento together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Arcgis Sanjose vs Arcgis Sacramento

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Sanjose and Arcgis Sacramento MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Arcgis Sanjose

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Arcgis Sacramento

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Arcgis Sanjose if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Arcgis Sacramento if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Arcgis Sanjose when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_datasets, query_layer, layer_info.

Explore Arcgis Sanjose Details

Choose Arcgis Sacramento when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_datasets, query_layer, layer_info.

Explore Arcgis Sacramento Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Arcgis Sanjose Developer Tools	A Arcgis Sacramento Developer Tools
Summary	City of San Jose GIS — San Jose, California open geospatial data (ArcGIS).	City of Sacramento GIS — Sacramento, California open geospatial data (ArcGIS).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcgis Sanjose Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search City of San Jose GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, zoning, public works & city services) by keyword. Returns each dataset's name, summary, record_count, owner/org, and its Feature Service `url` — pass that url to query_layer / layer_info.

query_layer

Query an ArcGIS Feature Service / Map Service layer by its url (from search_datasets). SQL-like `where`, comma-separated `out_fields`, `order_by`, `limit`, `offset`. Returns attribute rows (and geometry). Use where="1=1" + out_fields="*" to sample.

layer_info

Get an ArcGIS Feature/Map Service layer's schema by url: fields (name + type), geometry type, total record count, and capabilities.

Arcgis Sacramento Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search City of Sacramento GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, zoning, public works & city services) by keyword. Returns each dataset's name, summary, record_count, owner/org, and its Feature Service `url` — pass that url to query_layer / layer_info.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Arcgis Sanjose Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcgis-sanjose": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arcgis-sanjose"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Arcgis Sacramento Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcgis-sacramento": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arcgis-sacramento"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Arcgis Sanjose is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Arcgis Sacramento belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Arcgis Sanjose when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Arcgis Sacramento when you require tools for developer tools.

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