Mssql MCP vs AdoMcp
A side-by-side look at the Mssql MCP and AdoMcp MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Mssql MCPDatabases · Local subprocess (stdio)A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Microsoft SQL Server, built in C#/.NET 10. Lets AI agents (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) safely query and interact with SQL Server databases through a controlled tool surface.61GoodAuth: otherVerdict: choose Mssql MCP for databases work as a local process; choose AdoMcp for databases over a hosted endpoint. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Mssql MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
MSSQL_CONNECTION_STRING. - You want tools like
list_databases, list_schemas, list_objects.
Choose AdoMcp when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
ADOMCP_MODE, ADOMCP_URLS, ADOMCP_ALLOWANYSQL, ADOMCP_DATABASES. - You want tools like
list_connections, add_connection, remove_connection.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | Mssql MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 61/100 · Good | 52/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Remote HTTP/SSE |
| Auth | other | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | MSSQL_CONNECTION_STRING | ADOMCP_MODEADOMCP_URLSADOMCP_ALLOWANYSQLADOMCP_DATABASES |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 6 | 4 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 9 | 8 |
| Full listing | View Mssql MCP | View AdoMcp |
Tools & capabilities
Mssql MCP tools 9
list_databasesList all databases with an `is_current` flag (system DBs excluded).list_schemasList schemas in the current or specified database.list_objectsList tables/views/procedures/functions with schema, type, and limit filters (default 1000).get_object_detailsReturn columns, parameters, indexes, and triggers for a specific object.execute_sqlExecute a T-SQL batch. SELECT in Restricted; DML/DDL in Unrestricted.explain_queryShow the execution plan summary (or raw XML) without executing the query.analyze_indexesMissing-index analysis from `sys.dm_db_missing_index_*` DMVs (workload-wide or per-query).get_top_queriesTop queries by CPU/duration/reads from `sys.dm_exec_query_stats`.analyze_db_healthSummary health check: size, VLFs, fragmentation, stats staleness, blocking.
AdoMcp tools 8
list_connectionsList configured database connectionsadd_connectionAdd (or replace) a database connection at runtimeremove_connectionRemove a dynamically-added connectionlist_objectsList database objects (table/view/procedure/function/trigger/sequence/synonym, etc.)get_table_schemaGet table schema details (columns/types/nullability/PK/default/comments)get_table_indexesGet table indexesquery_sqlExecute read-only SQL and return CSVexecute_sqlExecute write SQL (requires `--allow-any-sql`)
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Mssql MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"codegiveness-mssql-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@codegiveness/mssql-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MSSQL_CONNECTION_STRING": "YOUR_MSSQL_CONNECTION_STRING_HERE"
}
}
}
}
AdoMcp
{
"mcpServers": {
"adomcp": {
"url": "http://localhost:5100/mcp"
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Mssql MCP is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. AdoMcp belongs to Databases and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Pick Mssql MCP for databases work and AdoMcp for databases.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Mssql MCP is listed as free. Auth: other. AdoMcp has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add codegiveness-mssql-mcp and adomcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Mssql MCP has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars. AdoMcp has 52/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 4 GitHub stars.