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

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

How do I install MCP Server Mysql or Mysql MCP Server Pro 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 Mysql MCP Server Pro free or paid?

MCP Server Mysql operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Mysql MCP Server Pro operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Mysql lists 6 tools with 3 views and 2,120 GitHub stars. Mysql MCP Server Pro lists 10 tools with 4 views and 248 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Mysql and Mysql MCP Server Pro 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 Mysql MCP Server Pro

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

Mysql MCP Server Pro

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Mysql if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Mysql MCP Server Pro 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 Mysql MCP Server Pro 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_PASSWORD, MYSQL_DATABASE, MYSQL_ROLE.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Mysql benborla29 Databases	Mysql MCP Server Pro wenb1n-dev Databases
Summary	MySQL database integration in NodeJS with configurable access controls and schema inspection	Supports SSE, STDIO; not only limited to MySQL's CRUD functionality; also includes database exception analysis capabilities; controls database permissions based on roles; and makes it easy for developers to extend tools with customization
Category & Scope

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

Mysql MCP Server Pro Tools (10)

execute_sql

SQL execution tool that can execute ["SELECT", "SHOW", "DESCRIBE", "EXPLAIN", "INSERT", "UPDATE", "DELETE", "CREATE", "ALTER", "DROP", "TRUNCATE"] commands based on permission configuration

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Mysql MCP Server Pro Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wenb1n-dev-mysql-mcp-server-pro": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mysql_mcp_server_pro",
        "mysql_mcp_server_pro",
        "stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "YOUR_MYSQL_PORT_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "YOUR_MYSQL_DATABASE_HERE",
        "MYSQL_ROLE": "YOUR_MYSQL_ROLE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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