MCP Server Mysql vs Elasticsearch MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the MCP Server Mysql and Elasticsearch 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 MCP Server Mysql for databases work as a local process; choose Elasticsearch 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 MCP Server Mysql 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_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASS, MYSQL_DB.
Choose Elasticsearch MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You want tools like
list_indices, get_index, create_index.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | API key required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | MYSQL_HOSTMYSQL_PORTMYSQL_USERMYSQL_PASSMYSQL_DB | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 2,179 | 313 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | Not listed | 20 |
| Full listing | View MCP Server Mysql | View Elasticsearch MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
MCP Server Mysql tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Elasticsearch MCP Server tools 20
list_indicesList all indices.get_indexReturns information (mappings, settings, aliases) about one or more indices.create_indexCreate a new index.delete_indexDelete an index.search_documentsSearch for documents.index_documentCreates or updates a document in the index.get_documentGet a document by ID.delete_documentDelete a document by ID.delete_by_queryDeletes documents matching the provided query.get_cluster_healthReturns basic information about the health of the cluster.get_cluster_statsReturns high-level overview of cluster statistics.list_aliasesList all aliases.- +8 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.
MCP Server Mysql
{
"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"
}
}
}
}
Elasticsearch MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"cr7258-elasticsearch-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elasticsearch-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP Server Mysql is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Elasticsearch MCP Server belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCP Server Mysql for databases work and Elasticsearch 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.
MCP Server Mysql is listed as free. Auth: other. Elasticsearch MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: api key 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 benborla29-mcp-server-mysql and cr7258-elasticsearch-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, MCP Server Mysql has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 2,179 GitHub stars. Elasticsearch MCP Server has 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 313 GitHub stars.