IPGeolocation.io MCP Server vs Usno Astronomy
A side-by-side look at the IPGeolocation.io MCP Server and Usno Astronomy MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose IPGeolocation.io MCP Server for aerospace & astrodynamics work as a local process; choose Usno Astronomy for aerospace & astrodynamics as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose IPGeolocation.io MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Aerospace & Astrodynamics domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
IPGEOLOCATION_API_KEY. - You want tools like
lookup_ip, get_my_ip, lookup_currency.
Choose Usno Astronomy when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Aerospace & Astrodynamics domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Aerospace & Astrodynamics | Aerospace & Astrodynamics |
| Quality signal | 57/100 · Good | 44/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | IPGEOLOCATION_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 4 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 16 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View IPGeolocation.io MCP Server | View Usno Astronomy |
Tools & capabilities
IPGeolocation.io MCP Server tools 16
lookup_ipLocation, timezone, currency, ASN for one IPget_my_ipPublic IP of the machine running the serverlookup_currencyCurrency and country metadata for one IPget_timezoneTimezone by name, location, IP, airport code, or UN/LOCODEconvert_timezoneConvert time between two locationsget_astronomySunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, twilight, moon phase for one dateget_astronomy_time_seriesDaily astronomy data for a date range (up to 90 days)bulk_lookup_ipBatch geolocation, up to 50,000 IPs (default 1,000)check_securityVPN, proxy, Tor, bot, spam, and threat flagsbulk_security_checkBatch threat checkslookup_companyCompany name and ASN holder for one IPlookup_networkRoute prefix, connection type, anycast status- +4 more on the listing page
Usno Astronomy tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
IPGeolocation.io MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"ipgeolocation-io-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ipgeolocation-io-mcp"
],
"env": {
"IPGEOLOCATION_API_KEY": "YOUR_IPGEOLOCATION_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Usno Astronomy
{
"mcpServers": {
"usno-astronomy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-usno-astronomy"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
IPGeolocation.io MCP Server is categorized under Aerospace & Astrodynamics and uses a local stdio subprocess. Usno Astronomy belongs to Aerospace & Astrodynamics and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick IPGeolocation.io MCP Server for aerospace & astrodynamics work and Usno Astronomy for aerospace & astrodynamics.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
IPGeolocation.io MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Usno Astronomy has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add ipgeolocation-io-mcp-server and usno-astronomy as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, IPGeolocation.io MCP Server has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 4 GitHub stars. Usno Astronomy has 44/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.