What is the key difference between Bigquery Mcp and Mcp Server Bigquery?

Bigquery Mcp belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Server Bigquery belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Bigquery Mcp or Mcp Server Bigquery 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 Bigquery Mcp and Mcp Server Bigquery free or paid?

Bigquery Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Server Bigquery operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Bigquery Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Server Bigquery lists 5 tools with 1 views and 128 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Bigquery Mcp and Mcp Server Bigquery 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.

How do I install Bigquery Mcp or Mcp Server Bigquery in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Bigquery Mcp and Mcp Server Bigquery free to use, or do they require API keys?

Bigquery Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Server Bigquery operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Bigquery Mcp and Mcp Server Bigquery at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both bigquery-mcp and lucashild-mcp-server-bigquery as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Bigquery Mcp has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Server Bigquery holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 128 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Bigquery Mcp vs Mcp Server Bigquery

In-depth architectural comparison of the Bigquery Mcp and Mcp Server Bigquery 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

Bigquery Mcp

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp Server Bigquery

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Bigquery Mcp if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Server Bigquery 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 Bigquery Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Bigquery Mcp Details

Choose Mcp Server Bigquery 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: BIGQUERY_PROJECT, BIGQUERY_LOCATION, BIGQUERY_DATASETS, BIGQUERY_KEY_FILE, BIGQUERY_TIMEOUT.
Primary tools included: Execute SQL queries using BigQuery dialect, List tables in the configured BigQuery project, Describe table schemas for detailed inspection.

Explore Mcp Server Bigquery Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	B Bigquery Mcp Databases	Mcp Server Bigquery LucasHild Databases
Summary	A SnowLeopardAI-managed MCP server that provides access to Google BigQuery data.	BigQuery database integration with schema inspection and query capabilities
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Bigquery Mcp Tools (0)

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

Mcp Server Bigquery Tools (5)

Execute SQL queries using BigQuery dialect

List tables in the configured BigQuery project

Describe table schemas for detailed inspection

Support for multiple datasets filtering

Configurable query timeout settings

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).

Bigquery Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bigquery-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "bigquery-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Server Bigquery Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lucashild-mcp-server-bigquery": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BIGQUERY_PROJECT": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_PROJECT_HERE",
        "BIGQUERY_LOCATION": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_LOCATION_HERE",
        "BIGQUERY_DATASETS": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_DATASETS_HERE",
        "BIGQUERY_KEY_FILE": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_KEY_FILE_HERE",
        "BIGQUERY_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_TIMEOUT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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