What is the key difference between Ipqualityscore and Apitier MCP Server?

Ipqualityscore belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Apitier MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ipqualityscore or Apitier MCP Server 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 Ipqualityscore and Apitier MCP Server free or paid?

Ipqualityscore operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Apitier MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ipqualityscore lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Apitier MCP Server lists 14 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ipqualityscore and Apitier MCP Server 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

Ipqualityscore vs Apitier MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ipqualityscore and Apitier MCP Server 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

Ipqualityscore

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Apitier MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ipqualityscore if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Apitier MCP Server 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 Ipqualityscore 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: check_ip, check_email, check_phone.

Explore Ipqualityscore Details

Choose Apitier MCP Server 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: kyc_onboard_uk, verify_uk_address, lookup_uprn.

Explore Apitier MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I Ipqualityscore Developer Tools	Apitier MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	IPQualityScore MCP — wraps the IPQualityScore fraud-prevention API	APITier utility APIs as MCP tools: validation, UK/India address lookup, barcode/QR, data conversion.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ipqualityscore Tools (4)

check_ip

Fraud detection & risk scoring for an IP address. Answers "is this IP a proxy, VPN, or Tor exit node?", flags bots/crawlers and recent abuse, and returns a 0-100 fraud score plus geolocation (country, region, city, ISP, connection type). Example: check_ip({ ip: "8.8.8.8", strictness: 1 })

check_email

Email fraud & deliverability check. Validates an email address, detects disposable/temporary addresses, flags emails seen in data leaks, and returns a 0-100 fraud score plus deliverability, SMTP, and DNS validity signals. Example: check_email({ email: "user@example.com" })

check_phone

Phone number validation & fraud check. Confirms whether a number is valid and active, returns a 0-100 fraud score, and flags VOIP, prepaid, and risky numbers with line type, carrier, and region. Example: check_phone({ phone: "18007267864", country: "US" })

check_url

URL / malware safety scan. Checks whether a URL or domain is unsafe — phishing, malware, spam — and returns a risk score, domain reputation rank, content category, DNS validity, and domain age. Example: check_url({ url: "https://example.com" })

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).

Ipqualityscore Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Apitier MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-89": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Ipqualityscore is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Apitier MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Ipqualityscore when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Apitier MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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