Atlarium Habitat Database MCP vs Mysql MCP Server

A side-by-side look at the Atlarium Habitat Database MCP and Mysql MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Atlarium Habitat Database MCP logoAtlarium Habitat Database MCPDatabases · Remote HTTP/SSEStructured aquarium, marine, terrarium and paludarium data for AI agents.55GoodAuth: not declaredMysql MCP Server logoMysql MCP ServerDatabases · Local subprocess (stdio)MySQL database integration with configurable access controls, schema inspection, and comprehensive security guidelines56GoodAuth: other

Verdict: choose Atlarium Habitat Database MCP for databases work over a hosted endpoint; choose Mysql 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?

Atlarium Habitat Database MCP logoChoose 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.
Explore Atlarium Habitat Database MCP

Mysql MCP Server logoChoose Mysql 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: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD.
  • You want tools like execute_sql, get_schema_info, get_table_sample.
Explore Mysql MCP Server

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecAtlarium Habitat Database MCP logoAtlarium Habitat Database MCPMysql MCP Server logoMysql MCP Server
CategoryDatabasesDatabases
Quality signal55/100 · Good56/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportRemote HTTP/SSELocal subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredother
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedMYSQL_HOSTMYSQL_USERMYSQL_PASSWORD
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars01,403
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 5 views 0 installs 1 upvotes
Tools393

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

Mysql MCP Server tools 3

  • execute_sqlExecutes any standard SQL query.
  • get_schema_infoProvides detailed metadata about database structures.
  • get_table_sampleFetches a representative sample of data.

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 (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlarium-habitat-database-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.atlarium.bio/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Mysql MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mysql_mcp_server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Atlarium Habitat Database MCP is categorized under Databases and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Mysql MCP Server belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Atlarium Habitat Database MCP for databases work and Mysql 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.

Atlarium Habitat Database MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Mysql 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 atlarium-habitat-database-mcp and designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server 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. Mysql MCP Server has 56/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 1,403 GitHub stars.