What is the key difference between Baserow and Code Index?

Baserow belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Code Index belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Baserow or Code Index 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 Baserow and Code Index free or paid?

Baserow operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Code Index operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Baserow lists 6 tools with 2 views and 5,562 GitHub stars. Code Index lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Baserow and Code Index 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 Baserow or Code Index 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 Baserow and Code Index free to use, or do they require API keys?

Baserow is listed under a Free / Open Source model with API Key required . Code Index operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth 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 Baserow and Code Index at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both bram2w-baserow and code-index-2 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, Baserow has a Quality Score of 52 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 5,562 GitHub stars. Code Index holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Baserow vs Code Index

In-depth architectural comparison of the Baserow and Code Index 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

Baserow

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Code Index

Databases · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Baserow if you need specialized Databases tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Code Index 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 Baserow when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: BASEROW_DATABASE_URL, BASEROW_SECRET_KEY, BASEROW_REDIS_URL, BASEROW_EMAIL_HOST, BASEROW_EMAIL_PORT, BASEROW_EMAIL_USER, BASEROW_EMAIL_PASSWORD.
Primary tools included: Spreadsheet-style database with CRUD operations on tables and rows, Built-in AI assistant for natural language database and workflow creation, Support for automations and custom dashboards.

Explore Baserow Details

Choose Code Index 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 Code Index Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Baserow bram2w Databases	C Code Index Databases
Summary	Baserow database integration with table search, list, and row create, read, update, and delete capabilities.	SQLite-backed hybrid (vector + FTS) code search index for Claude Code over MCP.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Baserow Tools (6)

Spreadsheet-style database with CRUD operations on tables and rows

Built-in AI assistant for natural language database and workflow creation

Support for automations and custom dashboards

Enterprise-grade security with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliance

API-first and headless architecture for integration

Multiple deployment options including Docker, Helm, and cloud platforms

Code Index Tools (0)

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).

Baserow Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bram2w-baserow": {
      "url": "https://baserow.io"
    }
  }
}

Code Index Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "code-index-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "code-index-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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