Mssql MCP vs Influxdb3 MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Mssql MCP and Influxdb3 MCP Server 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 Influxdb3 MCP Server for databases as a local process. 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 Influxdb3 MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
INFLUX_MCP_TOOL_PROFILE. - You want tools like
load_database_context, get_help, write_line_protocol.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | Mssql MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 61/100 · Good | 82/100 · Excellent |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | API key required |
| Pricing | Free | BYOK (pay the provider) |
| Required env vars | MSSQL_CONNECTION_STRING | INFLUX_MCP_TOOL_PROFILE |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Verified |
| GitHub stars | 6 | 38 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 41 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 9 | 27 |
| Full listing | View Mssql MCP | View Influxdb3 MCP Server |
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.
Influxdb3 MCP Server tools 27
load_database_contextLoad optional custom database context and documentationget_helpGet help and troubleshooting guidance for InfluxDB operationswrite_line_protocolWrite data using InfluxDB line protocolcreate_databaseCreate a new database (with cloud-specific config options)update_databaseUpdate database configuration (retention for all; maxTables/maxColumns for Cloud Dedicated/Clustered)delete_databaseDelete a database by name (irreversible)execute_queryRun a SQL query against a database (supports multiple formats)query_sqlRun bounded read-only SQL with structured response metadataquery_influxqlRun bounded read-only InfluxQL with structured response metadataget_measurementsList all measurements (tables) in a databaseget_measurement_schemaGet schema (columns/types) for a measurement/tablelist_tablesList tables, also called measurements, in a database- +15 more on the listing page
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"
}
}
}
}
Influxdb3 MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"influxdata-influxdb3-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"usage"
],
"env": {
"INFLUX_MCP_TOOL_PROFILE": "YOUR_INFLUX_MCP_TOOL_PROFILE_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Mssql MCP is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Influxdb3 MCP Server belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Mssql MCP for databases work and Influxdb3 MCP Server 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. Influxdb3 MCP Server is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. 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 influxdata-influxdb3-mcp-server 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. Influxdb3 MCP Server has 82/100 (Excellent) with 41 views, 0 installs and 38 GitHub stars.