What is the key difference between Mappls MCP and France Data MCP?

Mappls MCP belongs to the Location Services category with local stdio execution, while France Data MCP belongs to the Location Services category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mappls MCP or France Data MCP 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 Mappls MCP and France Data MCP free or paid?

Mappls MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). France Data MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mappls MCP lists 17 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars. France Data MCP lists 36 tools with 1 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mappls MCP and France Data MCP 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

Mappls MCP vs France Data MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mappls MCP and France Data MCP 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

Mappls MCP

Location Services · Local stdio

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

France Data MCP

Location Services · Local stdio

Quality: 64/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mappls MCP if you need specialized Location Services tools running via a local process. Choose France Data MCP if your workspace requires Location Services integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mappls MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: geocode, reverse_geocode, autosuggest.

Explore Mappls MCP Details

Choose France Data MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: autocomplete_commune, get_commune_by_code, geocode_adresse.

Explore France Data MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mappls MCP Location Services	France Data MCP cturkieh Location Services
Summary	MCP server for Mappls (MapMyIndia) — India-first maps API for AI agents	French territorial intelligence MCP — cross-references public registries (FINESS healthcare facilities, RPPS health professionals, INSEE companies, IGN geocoding) for multi-source agentic reasoning over French open data.
Category & Scope	Location Services

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mappls MCP Tools (17)

geocode

Address or place name → lat/lng

reverse_geocode

lat/lng → human-readable Indian address

autosuggest

Autocomplete suggestions as user types

text_search

Search by keyword or brand (e.g. "Starbucks Delhi")

nearby_search

Find hospitals, ATMs, petrol pumps, restaurants near a point

place_details

Full details for a place using its eLoc code

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).

Mappls MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

France Data MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cturkieh-france-data-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "france-data-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mappls MCP is categorized under Location Services and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, France Data MCP belongs to Location Services using local stdio subprocess. Select Mappls MCP when you need capabilities focused on location services and France Data MCP when you require tools for location services.

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