Mcp Server Ipinfo vs Mcp Server Iplocate

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Server Ipinfo and Mcp Server Iplocate 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.

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: Supports batch IP geolocation with summary or full detail, Detects VPN, proxy, Tor exit nodes, and residential proxies (enterprise add-on), Aggregates IP data by geographic and network groupings.

Explore Mcp Server Ipinfo Details

Choose Mcp Server Iplocate when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp Server Ipinfo briandconnelly Location Services	Mcp Server Iplocate iplocate Location Services
Summary	IP address geolocation and network information using IPInfo API	Look up IP address geolocation, network information, detect proxies and VPNs, and find abuse contact details using IPLocate.io
Category & Scope	Location Services

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iplocate-mcp-server-iplocate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@iplocate/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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