What is the key difference between MCP Server Ipinfo and MCP Google Map?

MCP Server Ipinfo belongs to the Location Services category with local stdio execution, while MCP Google Map belongs to the Location Services category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Ipinfo or MCP Google Map 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 MCP Server Ipinfo and MCP Google Map free or paid?

MCP Server Ipinfo operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). MCP Google Map operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Ipinfo lists 5 tools with 2 views and 44 GitHub stars. MCP Google Map lists 18 tools with 4 views and 462 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Ipinfo and MCP Google Map 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

MCP Server Ipinfo vs MCP Google Map

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Ipinfo and MCP Google Map 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

MCP Server Ipinfo

Location Services · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

MCP Google Map

Location Services · Local stdio

Quality: 69/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Ipinfo if you need specialized Location Services tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Google Map if your workspace requires Location Services integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server Ipinfo when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: IPINFO_API_TOKEN, IPINFO_CACHE_TTL, IPINFO_CACHE_SIZE.
Primary tools included: IPDetails.ip, api_error, enterprise.

Explore MCP Server Ipinfo Details

Choose MCP Google Map when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Ipinfo briandconnelly Location Services	MCP Google Map cablate Location Services
Summary	IP address geolocation and network information using IPInfo API	Google Maps MCP server with 8 tools (geocode, search, directions, elevation), stdio + StreamableHTTP transport, Agent Skill definitions, and standalone exec CLI mode.
Category & Scope	Location Services

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Ipinfo Tools (5)

IPDetails.ip

api_error

enterprise

MapResult

truncated

MCP Google Map Tools (18)

maps_search_nearby

Find places near a location by type (restaurant, cafe, hotel, etc.). Supports filtering by radius, rating, and open status.

maps_search_places

Free-text place search (e.g., "sushi restaurants in Tokyo"). Supports location bias, rating, open-now filters.

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).

MCP Server Ipinfo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "briandconnelly-mcp-server-ipinfo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "briandconnelly-mcp-server-ipinfo"
      ],
      "env": {
        "IPINFO_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_IPINFO_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "IPINFO_CACHE_TTL": "YOUR_IPINFO_CACHE_TTL_HERE",
        "IPINFO_CACHE_SIZE": "YOUR_IPINFO_CACHE_SIZE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Google Map Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cablate-mcp-google-map": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cablate/mcp-google-map"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server Ipinfo is categorized under Location Services and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Google Map belongs to Location Services using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server Ipinfo when you need capabilities focused on location services and MCP Google Map when you require tools for location services.

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