What is the key difference between Data and Quarry?

Data belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Quarry belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Data or Quarry 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 Data and Quarry free or paid?

Data operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Quarry operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Data lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Quarry lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Data and Quarry 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 Data or Quarry 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 Data and Quarry free to use, or do they require API keys?

Data is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Quarry 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 Data and Quarry at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both data-2 and quarry 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, Data has a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Quarry holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Data vs Quarry

In-depth architectural comparison of the Data and Quarry 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

Data

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Quarry

Databases · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Data if you need specialized Databases tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Quarry 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 Data when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Data Details

Choose Quarry 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 Quarry Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Data Databases	Q Quarry Databases
Summary	Read-only PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server access via MCP — 24 dialect-aware hosted tools.	Safety-railed database access for agents: Postgres, MySQL, Redis. Read-only by default.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Data Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Quarry Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Data Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "data-2": {
      "url": "https://data.thinair.co"
    }
  }
}

Quarry Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quarry": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "quarry"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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