What is the key difference between MCP Server Mysql and Global Database?

MCP Server Mysql belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Global Database belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install MCP Server Mysql or Global Database 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 Global Database free or paid?

MCP Server Mysql operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Global Database operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Mysql lists 6 tools with 3 views and 2,068 GitHub stars. Global Database lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Mysql and Global Database 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 Global Database

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Mysql and Global Database 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: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Global Database

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Mysql if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Global Database if your workspace requires Databases integration with remote web transport. 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: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASS, MYSQL_DB, ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION, ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION, ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION.
Primary tools included: Read-only by default with opt-in write operations, Schema-specific read/write permission controls, SSH tunnel support for remote MySQL servers.

Explore MCP Server Mysql Details

Choose Global Database when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Mysql benborla29 Databases	Global Database Databases
Summary	MySQL database integration in NodeJS with configurable access controls and schema inspection	Verified company profiles, financials, ownership, registry records and business contacts.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Mysql Tools (6)

Read-only by default with opt-in write operations

Schema-specific read/write permission controls

SSH tunnel support for remote MySQL servers

Multi-database query mode

Automatic PII redaction in query results

SSL/TLS encrypted connections with mTLS option

Global Database Tools (0)

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

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",
        "ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION": "YOUR_ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION_HERE",
        "ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION": "YOUR_ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION_HERE",
        "ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION": "YOUR_ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Global Database Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "global-database": {
      "url": "https://cursor.com/deeplink/mcp-install-dark.svg)](cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=global-database&config=eyJ0eXBlIjogImh0dHAiLCAidXJsIjogImh0dHBzOi8vbWNwLmdsb2JhbGRhdGFiYXNlLmNvbS9tY3AifQ=="
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server Mysql is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Global Database belongs to Databases using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select MCP Server Mysql when you need capabilities focused on databases and Global Database when you require tools for databases.

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