MCP Server Iplocate vs MCP Weather

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Iplocate and MCP Weather 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 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.
• Primary tools included: lookup_ip_address_details, lookup_ip_address_location, lookup_ip_address_privacy.

Explore MCP Server Iplocate Details

Choose MCP Weather when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
• You have access to required keys: ACCUWEATHER_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Iplocate iplocate Location Services	MCP Weather TimLukaHorstmann Location Services
Summary	Look up IP address geolocation, network information, detect proxies and VPNs, and find abuse contact details using IPLocate.io	Accurate weather forecasts via the AccuWeather API (free tier available).
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": {
    "iplocate-mcp-server-iplocate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@iplocate/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "IPLOCATE_API_KEY": "YOUR_IPLOCATE_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "timlukahorstmann-mcp-weather": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@timlukahorstmann/mcp-weather"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ACCUWEATHER_API_KEY": "YOUR_ACCUWEATHER_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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