MCP Server Ipinfo vs Emem

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Ipinfo and Emem 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: IPDetails.ip, api_error, enterprise.

Explore MCP Server Ipinfo Details

Choose Emem 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).
• Primary tools included: Signed, content-addressed facts, Place lookup to cell64 addresses, Elevation and environmental context.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Ipinfo briandconnelly Location Services	Emem Vortx-AI Location Services
Summary	IP address geolocation and network information using IPInfo API	Earth memory MCP server that gives AI agents signed geospatial facts and cite-able receipts for place-based questions. Covers elevation, land cover, surface water, vegetation, and built-up context. Public endpoint at https://emem.dev/mcp.
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": {
    "vortx-ai-emem": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ememdev"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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