Elasticsearch MCP Server vs Mysql MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Elasticsearch MCP Server and Mysql MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Elasticsearch MCP Server for databases work as a local process; choose Mysql 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 Elasticsearch 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 want tools like
list_indices, get_index, create_index.
Choose Mysql MCP Server 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:
MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD. - You want tools like
execute_sql, get_schema_info, get_table_sample.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 65/100 · Great | 56/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | other |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | MYSQL_HOSTMYSQL_USERMYSQL_PASSWORD |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 313 | 1,403 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 5 views 0 installs 1 upvotes |
| Tools | 20 | 3 |
| Full listing | View Elasticsearch MCP Server | View Mysql MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Elasticsearch MCP Server tools 20
list_indicesList all indices.get_indexReturns information (mappings, settings, aliases) about one or more indices.create_indexCreate a new index.delete_indexDelete an index.search_documentsSearch for documents.index_documentCreates or updates a document in the index.get_documentGet a document by ID.delete_documentDelete a document by ID.delete_by_queryDeletes documents matching the provided query.get_cluster_healthReturns basic information about the health of the cluster.get_cluster_statsReturns high-level overview of cluster statistics.list_aliasesList all aliases.- +8 more on the listing page
Mysql MCP Server tools 3
execute_sqlExecutes any standard SQL query.get_schema_infoProvides detailed metadata about database structures.get_table_sampleFetches a representative sample of data.
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.
Elasticsearch MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"cr7258-elasticsearch-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elasticsearch-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Mysql MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mysql_mcp_server"
],
"env": {
"MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
"MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
"MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Elasticsearch MCP Server is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Mysql MCP Server belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Elasticsearch MCP Server for databases work and Mysql 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.
Elasticsearch MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: api key required. Mysql MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. 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 cr7258-elasticsearch-mcp-server and designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Elasticsearch MCP Server has a quality signal of 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 313 GitHub stars. Mysql MCP Server has 56/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 1,403 GitHub stars.