What is the key difference between Data Brussels and Arcgis Courtenay?

Data Brussels belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Arcgis Courtenay belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Data Brussels or Arcgis Courtenay 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 Data Brussels and Arcgis Courtenay free or paid?

Data Brussels operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcgis Courtenay operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Data Brussels lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arcgis Courtenay lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Data Brussels and Arcgis Courtenay 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

Data Brussels vs Arcgis Courtenay

In-depth architectural comparison of the Data Brussels and Arcgis Courtenay 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

Data Brussels

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Arcgis Courtenay

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Data Brussels if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Arcgis Courtenay 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?

Choose Data Brussels 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, dataset_info, query.

Explore Data Brussels Details

Choose Arcgis Courtenay 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.

Explore Arcgis Courtenay Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Data Brussels Developer Tools	A Arcgis Courtenay Developer Tools
Summary	Brussels Open Data (opendata.bruxelles.be) — OpenDataSoft MCP.	City of Courtenay GIS — Courtenay, BC (Canada) open geospatial data (ArcGIS).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Data Brussels Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search Brussels Open Data for datasets by keyword (city services, mobility, culture & urban data). Returns dataset_ids (pass to query/dataset_info), titles, themes and record counts.

dataset_info

Get metadata for one Brussels Open Data dataset (fields/schema, themes, record count) — call before query to learn the column names.

query

Query records from a Brussels Open Data dataset with ODSQL. Filter (where), aggregate (group_by/select), sort (order_by), paginate (limit/offset).

Arcgis Courtenay Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search City of Courtenay GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, zoning, parks & 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).

Data Brussels Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "data-brussels": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "data-brussels"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Arcgis Courtenay Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcgis-courtenay": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arcgis-courtenay"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Brussels is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Arcgis Courtenay belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Data Brussels when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Arcgis Courtenay when you require tools for developer tools.

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