What is the key difference between Arcgis Tempe and Arcgis Phoenix?

Arcgis Tempe belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Arcgis Phoenix belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcgis Tempe or Arcgis Phoenix 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 Tempe and Arcgis Phoenix free or paid?

Arcgis Tempe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcgis Phoenix operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcgis Tempe lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arcgis Phoenix lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcgis Tempe and Arcgis Phoenix 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 Tempe vs Arcgis Phoenix

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Tempe and Arcgis Phoenix 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 Tempe

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Arcgis Phoenix

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Arcgis Tempe if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Arcgis Phoenix 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 Tempe 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 Tempe Details

Choose Arcgis Phoenix 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).

Explore Arcgis Phoenix Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Arcgis Tempe Developer Tools	Arcgis Phoenix Developer Tools
Summary	City of Tempe GIS — Tempe, Arizona open geospatial data (ArcGIS).	City of Phoenix GIS — Phoenix, Arizona open geospatial data (ArcGIS).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcgis Tempe Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search City of Tempe 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 Phoenix Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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 Tempe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Arcgis Phoenix Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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