What is the key difference between MCP Server Mysql and MCP Server Tidb?

MCP Server Mysql belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Tidb belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Mysql or MCP Server Tidb 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 MCP Server Mysql and MCP Server Tidb free or paid?

MCP Server Mysql operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). MCP Server Tidb operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Mysql lists 6 tools with 3 views and 2,120 GitHub stars. MCP Server Tidb lists 4 tools with 2 views and 24 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Mysql and MCP Server Tidb 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

MCP Server Mysql vs MCP Server Tidb

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Mysql and MCP Server Tidb 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

MCP Server Mysql

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

MCP Server Tidb

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Mysql if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Tidb 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 MCP Server Mysql 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: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASS, MYSQL_DB.
Primary tools included: Read-only SQL access by default, Schema and column metadata resource, Opt-in insert, update, and delete permissions.

Explore MCP Server Mysql Details

Choose MCP Server Tidb 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: TIDB_HOST, TIDB_PORT, TIDB_USERNAME, TIDB_PASSWORD, TIDB_DATABASE.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Mysql benborla29 Databases	MCP Server Tidb c4pt0r Databases
Summary	MySQL database integration in NodeJS with configurable access controls and schema inspection	TiDB database integration with schema inspection and query capabilities
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Mysql Tools (6)

Read-only SQL access by default

Schema and column metadata resource

Opt-in insert, update, and delete permissions

Multi-database and SSH tunnel support

PII redaction for query results

TLS and remote HTTP transport options

MCP Server Tidb Tools (4)

Schema inspection of TiDB databases

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).

MCP Server Mysql Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "benborla29-mcp-server-mysql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@benborla29/mcp-server-mysql"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "YOUR_MYSQL_PORT_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASS_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DB": "YOUR_MYSQL_DB_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Tidb Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "c4pt0r-mcp-server-tidb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "c4pt0r-mcp-server-tidb"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TIDB_HOST": "YOUR_TIDB_HOST_HERE",
        "TIDB_PORT": "YOUR_TIDB_PORT_HERE",
        "TIDB_USERNAME": "YOUR_TIDB_USERNAME_HERE",
        "TIDB_PASSWORD": "YOUR_TIDB_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "TIDB_DATABASE": "YOUR_TIDB_DATABASE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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