What is the key difference between Iplookup and Ipinfo?

Iplookup belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Ipinfo belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Iplookup or Ipinfo 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 Iplookup and Ipinfo free or paid?

Iplookup operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Ipinfo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Iplookup lists 2 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Ipinfo lists 2 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Iplookup and Ipinfo 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

Iplookup vs Ipinfo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Iplookup and Ipinfo 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

Iplookup

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Ipinfo

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Iplookup if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Ipinfo if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Iplookup 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: geolocate_ip, batch_geolocate.

Explore Iplookup Details

Choose Ipinfo 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_ip, get_my_ip.

Explore Ipinfo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I Iplookup Developer Tools	I Ipinfo Developer Tools
Summary	IP Lookup MCP — ip-api.com (free, no auth for basic usage)	IPInfo MCP — wraps ipinfo.io (free tier, no auth required for basic usage)
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Iplookup Tools (2)

geolocate_ip

Look up an IP address to find its location and network details. Returns country, region, city, coordinates, timezone, ISP, and AS number. Use when you need to identify where a user or server is located.

batch_geolocate

Look up locations for up to 100 IP addresses at once. Returns geolocation and ISP data in the same order as input. Use for analyzing multiple IPs efficiently.

Ipinfo Tools (2)

lookup_ip

Get geolocation and network info for any IP address (e.g., "8.8.8.8"). Returns city, region, country, coordinates, org, postal code, timezone.

get_my_ip

Get your current IP address with geolocation data. Returns city, region, country, coordinates, org, postal code, timezone.

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).

Iplookup Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iplookup": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Ipinfo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ipinfo": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Iplookup is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Ipinfo belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Iplookup when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Ipinfo when you require tools for developer tools.

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