What is the key difference between BackendGen and Mcp Alchemy?

BackendGen belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Alchemy belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install BackendGen or Mcp Alchemy 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 BackendGen and Mcp Alchemy free or paid?

BackendGen operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Alchemy operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

BackendGen lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Alchemy lists 4 tools with 5 views and 414 GitHub stars.

Can I use both BackendGen and Mcp Alchemy 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.

How do I install BackendGen or Mcp Alchemy in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are BackendGen and Mcp Alchemy free to use, or do they require API keys?

BackendGen is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Alchemy operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both BackendGen and Mcp Alchemy at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both backendgen and runekaagaard-mcp-alchemy as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, BackendGen has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Alchemy holds a Quality Score of 64 /100 ( Good ) with 5 views, 0 installs, and 414 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

BackendGen vs Mcp Alchemy

In-depth architectural comparison of the BackendGen and Mcp Alchemy 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

BackendGen

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp Alchemy

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 64/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose BackendGen if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Alchemy 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 BackendGen when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore BackendGen Details

Choose Mcp Alchemy when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DB_URL, CLAUDE_LOCAL_FILES_PATH, EXECUTE_QUERY_MAX_CHARS, DB_ENGINE_OPTIONS.
Primary tools included: q, table_names, query.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	B BackendGen Databases	Mcp Alchemy runekaagaard Databases
Summary	Validate compact backend specs and generate tested NestJS, Prisma, and PostgreSQL repositories.	Universal SQLAlchemy-based database integration supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Oracle, MS SQL Server and many more databases. Features schema and relationship inspection, and large dataset analysis capabilities.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

BackendGen Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Mcp Alchemy Tools (4)

table_names

query

params

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).

BackendGen Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backendgen": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "backendgen"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Alchemy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "runekaagaard-mcp-alchemy": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "mcp-alchemy==2026.8.1.2602",
        "--refresh-package",
        "mcp-alchemy",
        "mcp-alchemy"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DB_URL": "YOUR_DB_URL_HERE",
        "CLAUDE_LOCAL_FILES_PATH": "YOUR_CLAUDE_LOCAL_FILES_PATH_HERE",
        "EXECUTE_QUERY_MAX_CHARS": "YOUR_EXECUTE_QUERY_MAX_CHARS_HERE",
        "DB_ENGINE_OPTIONS": "YOUR_DB_ENGINE_OPTIONS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

BackendGen is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mcp Alchemy belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select BackendGen when you need capabilities focused on databases and Mcp Alchemy when you require tools for databases.

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