What is the key difference between Metabase MCP and MCP Timeplus?

Metabase MCP belongs to the Data Platforms category with local stdio execution, while MCP Timeplus belongs to the Data Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Metabase MCP or MCP Timeplus 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 Metabase MCP and MCP Timeplus free or paid?

Metabase MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). MCP Timeplus operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Metabase MCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 5 GitHub stars. MCP Timeplus lists 5 tools with 1 views and 12 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Metabase MCP and MCP Timeplus 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

Metabase MCP vs MCP Timeplus

In-depth architectural comparison of the Metabase MCP and MCP Timeplus 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

Metabase MCP

Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

MCP Timeplus

Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Metabase MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: METABASE_URL, METABASE_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Metabase API-key authentication, Read, write, and full server modes, SELECT-only SQL guardrails.

Explore Metabase MCP Details

Choose MCP Timeplus when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: CLICKHOUSE_HOST, CLICKHOUSE_USER, CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORD, CLICKHOUSE_PORT, CLICKHOUSE_SECURE, CLICKHOUSE_VERIFY, CLICKHOUSE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT, CLICKHOUSE_SEND_RECEIVE_TIMEOUT.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Metabase MCP 1luvc0d3 Data Platforms	MCP Timeplus jovezhong Data Platforms
Summary	MCP server connecting Claude to Metabase with 28 tools for natural language data analysis, dashboard management, SQL queries, and automated insights. Features SQL guardrails, rate limiting, and audit logging.	MCP server for Apache Kafka and Timeplus. Able to list Kafka topics, poll Kafka messages, save Kafka data locally and query streaming data with SQL via Timeplus
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Metabase MCP Tools (6)

Metabase API-key authentication

Read, write, and full server modes

SELECT-only SQL guardrails

Batch and chained workflow execution

Tiered rate limiting and audit logging

Optional Anthropic-powered analysis

MCP Timeplus Tools (5)

run_select_query

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).

Metabase MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "1luvc0d3-metabase-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ai-1luvc0d3/metabase-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "METABASE_URL": "YOUR_METABASE_URL_HERE",
        "METABASE_API_KEY": "YOUR_METABASE_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Timeplus Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jovezhong-mcp-timeplus": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "jovezhong-mcp-timeplus"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CLICKHOUSE_HOST": "YOUR_CLICKHOUSE_HOST_HERE",
        "CLICKHOUSE_USER": "YOUR_CLICKHOUSE_USER_HERE",
        "CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORD": "YOUR_CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "CLICKHOUSE_PORT": "YOUR_CLICKHOUSE_PORT_HERE",
        "CLICKHOUSE_SECURE": "YOUR_CLICKHOUSE_SECURE_HERE",
        "CLICKHOUSE_VERIFY": "YOUR_CLICKHOUSE_VERIFY_HERE",
        "CLICKHOUSE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_CLICKHOUSE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT_HERE",
        "CLICKHOUSE_SEND_RECEIVE_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_CLICKHOUSE_SEND_RECEIVE_TIMEOUT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Metabase MCP is categorized under Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Timeplus belongs to Data Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Metabase MCP when you need capabilities focused on data platforms and MCP Timeplus when you require tools for data platforms.

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