Arcgis MCP Server

Intelligent ArcGIS content search. Works with Online/Enterprise. Requires user credentials. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting maps & location tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2025-10-08 · ★ 2 · #44 OF 56 MAINTAINED MAPS & LOCATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Arcgis MCP Server

Claude Code

claude mcp add esrisaudiarabia-esrisaudiarabia-mcp -- uvx arcgis-mcp-server

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "esrisaudiarabia-esrisaudiarabia-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "arcgis-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

pypi package arcgis-mcp-server - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.esrisaudiarabia is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Arcgis MCP Server

arcgis-mcp-server is maintained by esrisaudiarabia. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Sep 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/esrisaudiarabia/esrisaudiarabia-mcp
category: maps & location - ranked #44 of 56 actively-maintained maps & location servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.esrisaudiarabia/arcgis-mcp-server (active, first published 2025-10-08 · 13 versions)
packages: pypi:arcgis-mcp-server

05 · Arcgis MCP Server FAQ

What is Arcgis MCP Server?

Intelligent ArcGIS content search. Works with Online/Enterprise. Requires user credentials. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Arcgis MCP Server still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2025-10-08. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Arcgis MCP Server?

Run `uvx arcgis-mcp-server`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Arcgis MCP Server run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Arcgis MCP Server

Alternatives to Arcgis MCP Server

Maintained maps & location servers if Arcgis MCP Server isn't the fit.

More maps & location MCP servers · Atlas · Flowzap · Sleepwalker · Trusty Data