What is the key difference between MCP Cockroachdb and Pgtuner MCP?

MCP Cockroachdb belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Pgtuner MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Cockroachdb or Pgtuner 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 MCP Cockroachdb and Pgtuner MCP free or paid?

MCP Cockroachdb operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Pgtuner MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Cockroachdb lists 63 tools with 2 views and 12 GitHub stars. Pgtuner MCP lists 16 tools with 2 views and 30 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Cockroachdb and Pgtuner 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

MCP Cockroachdb vs Pgtuner MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Cockroachdb and Pgtuner 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

MCP Cockroachdb

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Pgtuner MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Cockroachdb if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Pgtuner MCP 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 MCP Cockroachdb 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: COCKROACHDB_DSN, COCKROACHDB_READ_ONLY, COCKROACHDB_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE.
Primary tools included: alter_table_add_column, alter_table_drop_column, alter_table_rename_column.

Explore MCP Cockroachdb Details

Choose Pgtuner MCP 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).
You have access to required keys: DATABASE_URI, PGTUNER_EXCLUDE_USERIDS, PGTUNER_STATEMENT_TIMEOUT_MS, PGTUNER_IDLE_TXN_TIMEOUT_MS, PGTUNER_LOCK_TIMEOUT_MS, PGTUNER_CORS_ALLOW_ORIGINS, PGTUNER_LINT_DISABLED_RULES.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Cockroachdb amineelkouhen Databases	Pgtuner MCP Databases
Summary	A Model Context Protocol server for managing, monitoring, and querying data in CockroachDB.	provides AI-powered PostgreSQL performance tuning capabilities.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Cockroachdb Tools (63)

alter_table_add_column

alter_table_drop_column

alter_table_rename_column

list_schemas

create_schema

drop_schema

list_users

create_user

drop_user

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).

MCP Cockroachdb Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "amineelkouhen-mcp-cockroachdb": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/amineelkouhen/mcp-cockroachdb.git@0.1.0",
        "cockroachdb-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "COCKROACHDB_DSN": "YOUR_COCKROACHDB_DSN_HERE",
        "COCKROACHDB_READ_ONLY": "YOUR_COCKROACHDB_READ_ONLY_HERE",
        "COCKROACHDB_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE": "YOUR_COCKROACHDB_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Pgtuner MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pgtuner-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pgtuner_mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URI": "YOUR_DATABASE_URI_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_EXCLUDE_USERIDS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_EXCLUDE_USERIDS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_STATEMENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_STATEMENT_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_IDLE_TXN_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_IDLE_TXN_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_LOCK_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_LOCK_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_CORS_ALLOW_ORIGINS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_CORS_ALLOW_ORIGINS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_LINT_DISABLED_RULES": "YOUR_PGTUNER_LINT_DISABLED_RULES_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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