What is the key difference between MCP Server Couchbase and SmartDB MCP?

MCP Server Couchbase belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while SmartDB MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Couchbase or SmartDB 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 Couchbase and SmartDB MCP free or paid?

MCP Server Couchbase operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). SmartDB MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Couchbase lists 6 tools with 3 views and 34 GitHub stars. SmartDB MCP lists 8 tools with 2 views and 80 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Couchbase and SmartDB 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 Couchbase vs SmartDB MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Couchbase and SmartDB 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 Couchbase

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: other

SmartDB MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Couchbase if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose SmartDB 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 Couchbase when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Capella and self-managed Couchbase connectivity, SQL++ query execution, Key-value document operations.

Explore MCP Server Couchbase Details

Choose SmartDB MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DATABASE_CONFIG_FILE, CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES, REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS, TOKEN_SECRET_KEY, OAUTH_USER_NAME, OAUTH_USER_PASSWORD.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Couchbase Couchbase-Ecosystem Databases	SmartDB MCP wenb1n-dev Databases
Summary	Couchbase MCP server provides unfied access to both Capella cloud and self-managed clusters for document operations, SQL++ queries and natural language data analysis.	A universal database MCP server supporting simultaneous connections to multiple databases. It provides tools for database operations, health analysis, SQL optimization, and more. Compatible with mainstream databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, Dameng, and Oracle. Supports Streamable HTTP, SSE, and STDIO; integrates OAuth 2.0; and is designed for easy customization and extension by developers.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Couchbase Tools (6)

Capella and self-managed Couchbase connectivity

SQL++ query execution

Key-value document operations

Cluster health and schema discovery

Read-only mode with tool restrictions

STDIO and Streamable HTTP transports

SmartDB MCP Tools (8)

execute_sql

SQL execution tool that can execute ["SELECT", "SHOW", "DESCRIBE", "EXPLAIN", "INSERT", "UPDATE", "DELETE", "CREATE", "ALTER", "DROP", "TRUNCATE"] commands based on permission configuration

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 Couchbase Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "couchbase-ecosystem-mcp-server-couchbase": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "couchbase-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

SmartDB MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wenb1n-dev-smartdb-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "SmartDB-MCP"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_CONFIG_FILE": "YOUR_DATABASE_CONFIG_FILE_HERE",
        "CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES": "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES_HERE",
        "REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS": "YOUR_REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS_HERE",
        "TOKEN_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_TOKEN_SECRET_KEY_HERE",
        "OAUTH_USER_NAME": "YOUR_OAUTH_USER_NAME_HERE",
        "OAUTH_USER_PASSWORD": "YOUR_OAUTH_USER_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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