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

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

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

Sql Query MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). MCP Server Sqlalchemy operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sql Query MCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 6 GitHub stars. MCP Server Sqlalchemy lists 10 tools with 3 views and 24 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sql Query MCP and MCP Server Sqlalchemy 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 Sqlalchemy

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

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sql Query MCP if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Sqlalchemy 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 Sqlalchemy 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: ODBC_DSN, ODBC_USER, ODBC_PASSWORD, API_KEY.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Sql Query MCP andyWang1688 Databases	MCP Server Sqlalchemy openlink 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.	An MCP server for generic Database Management System (DBMS) Connectivity via SQLAlchemy using Python ODBC (pyodbc)
Category & Scope

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 Sqlalchemy Tools (10)

podbc_get_schemas

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 Sqlalchemy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openlink-mcp-server-sqlalchemy": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "openlink-mcp-server-sqlalchemy"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ODBC_DSN": "YOUR_ODBC_DSN_HERE",
        "ODBC_USER": "YOUR_ODBC_USER_HERE",
        "ODBC_PASSWORD": "YOUR_ODBC_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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