What is the key difference between Supabase Mcp Server and BackendGen?

Supabase Mcp Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while BackendGen belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Supabase Mcp Server or BackendGen 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 Supabase Mcp Server and BackendGen free or paid?

Supabase Mcp Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). BackendGen operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Supabase Mcp Server lists 6 tools with 5 views and 830 GitHub stars. BackendGen lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Supabase Mcp Server and BackendGen 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.

How do I install Supabase Mcp Server or BackendGen in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Supabase Mcp Server and BackendGen free to use, or do they require API keys?

Supabase Mcp Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with API Key required . BackendGen operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Supabase Mcp Server and BackendGen at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both alexanderzuev-supabase-mcp-server and backendgen as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Supabase Mcp Server has a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 5 views, 0 installs, and 830 GitHub stars. BackendGen holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Supabase Mcp Server vs BackendGen

In-depth architectural comparison of the Supabase Mcp Server and BackendGen 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

Supabase Mcp Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

BackendGen

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Supabase Mcp Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose BackendGen if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Supabase Mcp Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SUPABASE_PROJECT_REF, SUPABASE_DB_PASSWORD, SUPABASE_REGION, SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN, SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY, QUERY_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Supports stdio protocol for MCP clients (Cursor, Windsurf, Cline), Three-tier SQL safety system: safe, write, destructive, Runtime SQL query validation with risk assessment.

Explore Supabase Mcp Server Details

Choose BackendGen when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Supabase Mcp Server alexanderzuev Databases	B BackendGen Databases
Summary	Supabase MCP Server with support for SQL query execution and database exploration tools	Validate compact backend specs and generate tested NestJS, Prisma, and PostgreSQL repositories.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Supabase Mcp Server Tools (6)

Supports stdio protocol for MCP clients (Cursor, Windsurf, Cline)

Three-tier SQL safety system: safe, write, destructive

Runtime SQL query validation with risk assessment

Robust transaction handling for direct and pooled connections

Automatic schema change versioning

Supabase Management API and Auth Admin SDK integration

BackendGen Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Supabase Mcp Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alexanderzuev-supabase-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "supabase-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SUPABASE_PROJECT_REF": "YOUR_SUPABASE_PROJECT_REF_HERE",
        "SUPABASE_DB_PASSWORD": "YOUR_SUPABASE_DB_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "SUPABASE_REGION": "YOUR_SUPABASE_REGION_HERE",
        "SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
        "SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY": "YOUR_SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY_HERE",
        "QUERY_API_KEY": "YOUR_QUERY_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

BackendGen Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Supabase Mcp Server is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, BackendGen belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select Supabase Mcp Server when you need capabilities focused on databases and BackendGen when you require tools for databases.

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