QGIS MCP vs Tomtom
A side-by-side look at the QGIS MCP and Tomtom MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose QGIS MCP for location services work; choose Tomtom for location services as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose QGIS MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
ping, get_qgis_info, load_project.
Choose Tomtom when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
geocode, search_poi, reverse_geocode.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Location Services | Location Services |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 59/100 · Good |
| Install command | Not confirmed yet | Confirmed |
| Transport | — | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1,133 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 15 | 4 |
| Full listing | View QGIS MCP | View Tomtom |
Tools & capabilities
QGIS MCP tools 15
pingSimple ping command to check server connectivityget_qgis_infoGet QGIS information about the current installationload_projectLoad a QGIS project from the specified pathcreate_new_projectCreate a new project and save itget_project_infoGet current project informationadd_vector_layerAdd a vector layer to the projectadd_raster_layerAdd a raster layer to the projectget_layersRetrieve all layers in the current projectremove_layerRemove a layer from the project by its IDzoom_to_layerZoom to the extent of a specified layerget_layer_featuresRetrieve features from a vector layer with an optional limitexecute_processingExecute a processing algorithm with the given parameters- +3 more on the listing page
Tomtom tools 4
geocodeGeocoding: convert an address, place name, or free-text location query into geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude). Returns formatted address, country, lat, lon, type, and match score. Example: geocode({ query: "350 5th Ave, New York" })search_poiSearch for points of interest (POIs) — businesses, landmarks, restaurants, gas stations, etc. — by name or category, optionally near a lat/lon center within a radius. Returns name, category, address, coordinates, phone, url, and distance. Example: search_poi({ query: "coffee", lat: 40.748, lon: -73.985, radius: 1000 })reverse_geocodeReverse geocoding: convert latitude/longitude coordinates into a human-readable street address. Returns the freeform address, country, municipality, street name, postal code, and position. Example: reverse_geocode({ lat: 40.748, lon: -73.985 })routeTraffic-aware routing / directions: calculate the best route between two points and return distance plus travel time computed with live traffic. Reports traffic delay so you get realistic ETAs, not free-flow estimates. Supports car, truck, pedestrian, and bicycle travel modes. Example: route({ from_lat: 40.748, from_lon: -73.985, to_lat: 40.689, to_lon: -74.044 })
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.
QGIS MCP
No confirmed install command for QGIS MCP yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Tomtom
{
"mcpServers": {
"tomtom": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-tomtom"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
QGIS MCP is categorized under Location Services and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Tomtom belongs to Location Services and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick QGIS MCP for location services work and Tomtom for location services.
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. QGIS MCP has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
QGIS MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Tomtom 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 qgis-mcp and tomtom as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, QGIS MCP has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 6 views, 0 installs and 1,133 GitHub stars. Tomtom has 59/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.