What is the key difference between MCP Server Ipinfo and MCP Server Iplocate?

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

How do I install MCP Server Ipinfo or MCP Server Iplocate 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 Server Iplocate free or paid?

MCP Server Ipinfo operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). MCP Server Iplocate 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 Server Iplocate lists 6 tools with 1 views and 19 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Ipinfo and MCP Server Iplocate 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 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

MCP Server Ipinfo

Location Services · Local stdio

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

MCP Server Iplocate

Location Services · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Ipinfo if you need specialized Location Services tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Iplocate 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 Server Iplocate 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: IPLOCATE_API_KEY.

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

MCP Server Ipinfo Tools (5)

IPDetails.ip

api_error

enterprise

MapResult

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MCP Server Iplocate Tools (6)

lookup_ip_address_details

Get comprehensive information about an IP address including geolocation, network details, privacy/security information, company data, and abuse contacts. Can look up any IPv4 or IPv6 address, or your own IP if no address is provided.

lookup_ip_address_location

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 Server Iplocate Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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