Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Ip Api vs API
In-depth architectural comparison of the Ip Api and API 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
Ip Api
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
API
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Ip Api if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose API 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?
I
Choose Ip Api when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: lookup, batch.
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Choose API 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Ip Api Tools (2)
lookup
Geolocation for an IP (or caller if ip omitted).
batch
Bulk lookup (max 100 IPs).
API Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
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).
Ip Api Configuration
API Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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