Atlarium Habitat Database MCP vs Dbx
A side-by-side look at the Atlarium Habitat Database MCP and Dbx MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Atlarium Habitat Database MCP for databases work over a hosted endpoint; choose Dbx 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 Atlarium Habitat Database MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You want tools like
search_fish, get_fish_profile, search_plants.
Choose Dbx when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 55/100 · Good | 56/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Remote HTTP/SSE | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 27,663 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 39 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Atlarium Habitat Database MCP | View Dbx |
Tools & capabilities
Atlarium Habitat Database MCP tools 39
search_fishSearch fish and aquatic animal profiles in the Atlarium habitat database.get_fish_profileGet a structured fish or aquatic animal profile using the exact slug returned by search_fish.search_plantsSearch aquatic plants in the Atlarium database.get_plant_profileGet a structured aquatic plant profile using the exact slug returned by search_plants.search_productsSearch public habitat products in the Atlarium database.get_product_profileGet a structured public habitat product profile using the exact slug returned by search_products.check_species_compatibilityCheck basic compatibility information between habitat species using Atlarium data.get_water_parametersGet recommended water parameters using the exact slug returned by search_fish or search_plants.suggest_species_for_tankSuggest compatible aquatic species based on tank size and water parameters.search_guidesSearch Atlarium habitat guides and educational content.get_guideGet a structured public Atlarium guide using the exact slug returned by search_guides.search_algaeSearch public algae diagnostic profiles with symptoms, causes and treatment guidance.- +27 more on the listing page
Dbx tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from 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.
Atlarium Habitat Database MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"atlarium-habitat-database-mcp": {
"url": "https://mcp.atlarium.bio/mcp"
}
}
}
Dbx
{
"mcpServers": {
"dbx": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@dbx-app/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Atlarium Habitat Database MCP is categorized under Databases and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Dbx belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Atlarium Habitat Database MCP for databases work and Dbx 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.
Atlarium Habitat Database MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Dbx is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. 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 atlarium-habitat-database-mcp and dbx as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Atlarium Habitat Database MCP has a quality signal of 55/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Dbx has 56/100 (Good) with 6 views, 0 installs and 27,663 GitHub stars.