Package Registry MCP vs Hana MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Package Registry MCP and Hana MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Package Registry MCP for databases work as a local process; choose Hana MCP Server for databases as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Package Registry MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
get-cargo-package-details, search-cargo-packages, list-cargo-package-versions.
Choose Hana MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
HANA_HOST, HANA_PORT, HANA_USER, HANA_PASSWORD, HANA_SCHEMA. - You want tools like
hana_show_config, hana_test_connection, hana_list_schemas.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 64/100 · Good | 69/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | other |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | HANA_HOSTHANA_PORTHANA_USERHANA_PASSWORDHANA_SCHEMA |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 39 | 72 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 16 | 34 |
| Full listing | View Package Registry MCP | View Hana MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Package Registry MCP tools 16
get-cargo-package-detailsGet detailed information about a specific Cargo packagesearch-cargo-packagesSearch the Cargo registry for packageslist-cargo-package-versionsList all versions of a specific Cargo packageget-github-advisoryGet detailed information about a specific GitHub Security Advisory by its GHSA ID (e.g., GHSA-grv7-fg5c-xmjg).search-github-advisoriesSearch the GitHub Security Advisory Database for vulnerabilities. Filter by ecosystem (npm, pip, maven, etc.), severity, type, or CVE ID.get-package-advisoriesGet all security advisories affecting a specific package. Use this to check if a package like "braces" or "lodash" has known vulnerabilities.get-golang-package-detailsGet detailed information about a specific Go module/packagelist-golang-package-versionsList all versions of a specific Go module/packageget-npm-package-detailsGet detailed information about a specific NPM packagesearch-npm-packagesSearch the NPM registry for packageslist-npm-package-versionsList all versions of a specific NPM packageget-nuget-package-detailsGet detailed information about a specific NuGet package- +4 more on the listing page
Hana MCP Server tools 34
hana_show_configShow the HANA database configurationhana_test_connectionTest connection to HANA databasehana_list_schemasList schemas in the HANA database with optional prefix filter and pagination (HANA_LIST_DEFAULT_LIMIT / offset).hana_show_env_varsShow all HANA-related environment variables (for debugging)hana_list_tablesList tables in a schema with optional name prefix and pagination (HANA_LIST_DEFAULT_LIMIT / offset).hana_describe_tableDescribe the structure of a specific tablehana_explain_tableReturn column metadata merged with optional business semantics from HANA_SEMANTICS_PATH or HANA_SEMANTICS_URL (JSON keys: SCHEMA.TABLE or DB.SCHEMA.TABLE when catalog_database is set). Optional catalog_database reads SYS.* from another MDC database (e.g. HSP).hana_list_indexesList all indexes for a specific tablehana_describe_indexDescribe the structure of a specific indexhana_execute_queryExecute SQL against HANA. When HANA_QUERY_LIMITS_ENABLED=true, SELECT/WITH queries are wrapped with LIMIT/OFFSET (HANA_MAX_RESULT_ROWS) and row/column/cell caps apply; results are returned as-is otherwise. INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE are blocked by default; set HANA_ALLOW_INSERT, HANA_ALLOW_UPDATE, HANA_ALLOW_DELETE=true individually to permit each. Use limit, offset, maxRows, includeTotal as needed. If truncated, snapshotId may be returned for hana_query_next_page.hana_query_next_pageFetch the next page of a truncated SELECT using snapshotId from a previous hana_execute_query result (same SQL and parameters; TTL HANA_QUERY_SNAPSHOT_TTL_MS).hana_list_constraintsList primary key, unique, check, and foreign key constraints for a table (SYS.CONSTRAINTS + SYS.REFERENTIAL_CONSTRAINTS).- +22 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Package Registry MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"artmann-package-registry-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"package-registry-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Hana MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"hana-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hana-mcp-ui"
],
"env": {
"HANA_HOST": "YOUR_HANA_HOST_HERE",
"HANA_PORT": "YOUR_HANA_PORT_HERE",
"HANA_USER": "YOUR_HANA_USER_HERE",
"HANA_PASSWORD": "YOUR_HANA_PASSWORD_HERE",
"HANA_SCHEMA": "YOUR_HANA_SCHEMA_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Package Registry MCP is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Hana MCP Server belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Package Registry MCP for databases work and Hana MCP Server for databases.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Package Registry MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Hana MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add artmann-package-registry-mcp and hana-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Package Registry MCP has a quality signal of 64/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 39 GitHub stars. Hana MCP Server has 69/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 72 GitHub stars.