What is the key difference between MCP Server Mysql and Simple Snowflake MCP?

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

How do I install MCP Server Mysql or Simple Snowflake MCP 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 Simple Snowflake MCP free or paid?

MCP Server Mysql operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Simple Snowflake MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) 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. Simple Snowflake MCP lists 15 tools with 1 views and 8 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Mysql and Simple Snowflake MCP 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 Simple Snowflake MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Mysql and Simple Snowflake MCP 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

Simple Snowflake MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Mysql if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Simple Snowflake MCP 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 Simple Snowflake MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: MCP_READ_ONLY.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Mysql benborla29 Databases	Simple Snowflake MCP yannbrrd Databases
Summary	MySQL database integration in NodeJS with configurable access controls and schema inspection	Simple Snowflake MCP server that works behind a corporate proxy. Read and write (optional) operations
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

Simple Snowflake MCP Tools (15)

execute-snowflake-sql

Executes a SQL query on Snowflake and returns the result. Supports `json` (default), `markdown`, and `csv` output via the `format` argument.

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Simple Snowflake MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yannbrrd-simple-snowflake-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "simple-snowflake-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_READ_ONLY": "YOUR_MCP_READ_ONLY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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