What is the key difference between Dataassist IO and Data?

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

How do I install Dataassist IO or Data 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 Dataassist IO and Data free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dataassist IO lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Data lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dataassist-io and data-2 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, Dataassist IO has a Quality Score of 32 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Data holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dataassist IO vs Data

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dataassist IO and Data 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

Dataassist IO

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Data

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Dataassist IO if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Data if your workspace requires Databases integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dataassist IO 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 Dataassist IO Details

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dataassist IO Databases	D Data Databases
Summary	Query your org's data in natural language — read-only MCP access to SQL, NoSQL, files & warehouses.	Read-only PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server access via MCP — 24 dialect-aware hosted tools.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dataassist IO Tools (0)

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

Data 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).

Dataassist IO Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Data Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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