What is the key difference between Sql Query MCP and MCP Server Mysql?

Sql Query MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Mysql belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Sql Query MCP or MCP Server Mysql 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 Sql Query MCP and MCP Server Mysql free or paid?

Sql Query MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). MCP Server Mysql operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sql Query MCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 6 GitHub stars. MCP Server Mysql lists 6 tools with 3 views and 2,120 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sql Query MCP and MCP Server Mysql 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

Sql Query MCP vs MCP Server Mysql

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sql Query MCP and MCP Server Mysql 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

Sql Query MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: other

MCP Server Mysql

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Sql Query MCP if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Mysql 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 Sql Query MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SQL_QUERY_MCP_CONFIG.
Primary tools included: PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Hive support, Schema, database, table, and sample discovery, Validated read-only SQL execution.

Explore Sql Query MCP Details

Choose MCP Server Mysql when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASS, MYSQL_DB.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Sql Query MCP andyWang1688 Databases	MCP Server Mysql benborla29 Databases
Summary	A general-purpose MCP server that lets AI work with multiple databases within clear boundaries. Supports PostgreSQL and MySQL today with schema discovery, sampling, read-only queries, and query-plan inspection.	MySQL database integration in NodeJS with configurable access controls and schema inspection
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Sql Query MCP Tools (6)

PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Hive support

Schema, database, table, and sample discovery

Validated read-only SQL execution

Asynchronous query status, pagination, and cancellation

Query-plan inspection

Controlled CSV/XLSX export and import

MCP Server Mysql Tools (6)

Read-only SQL access by default

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).

Sql Query MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "andywang1688-sql-query-mcp": {
      "command": "pipx",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "sql-query-mcp",
        "sql-query-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SQL_QUERY_MCP_CONFIG": "YOUR_SQL_QUERY_MCP_CONFIG_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Mysql Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "benborla29-mcp-server-mysql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@benborla29/mcp-server-mysql"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "YOUR_MYSQL_PORT_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASS_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DB": "YOUR_MYSQL_DB_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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