Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Arcgis Tucson vs Arcgis Cupertino
In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Tucson and Arcgis Cupertino 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 Tucson
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Arcgis Cupertino
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Arcgis Tucson if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Arcgis Cupertino 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?
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Choose Arcgis Tucson 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.
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Choose Arcgis Cupertino 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.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Arcgis Tucson Tools (3)
search_datasets
Search City of Tucson GIS open geospatial datasets (zoning, parcels, public safety, transport & 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 Cupertino Tools (3)
search_datasets
Search City of Cupertino 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 Tucson Configuration
Arcgis Cupertino Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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