What is the key difference between Database MCP Libsql and MCP Server Duckdb?

Database MCP Libsql belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Duckdb belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Database MCP Libsql or MCP Server Duckdb 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 Database MCP Libsql and MCP Server Duckdb free or paid?

Database MCP Libsql operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server Duckdb operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Database MCP Libsql lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars. MCP Server Duckdb lists 3 tools with 3 views and 179 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Database MCP Libsql and MCP Server Duckdb 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

Database MCP Libsql vs MCP Server Duckdb

In-depth architectural comparison of the Database MCP Libsql and MCP Server Duckdb 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

Database MCP Libsql

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server Duckdb

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Database MCP Libsql if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Duckdb 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 Database MCP Libsql 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 Database MCP Libsql Details

Choose MCP Server Duckdb 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).
Primary tools included: query, Input, Output.

Explore MCP Server Duckdb Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Database MCP Libsql Databases	MCP Server Duckdb ktanaka101 Databases
Summary	MCP server for libSQL/Turso, local or remote. Read-only by default, row caps, timeouts.	DuckDB database integration with schema inspection and query capabilities
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Database MCP Libsql Tools (0)

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

MCP Server Duckdb Tools (3)

query

Execute any SQL query on the DuckDB database

Input

`query` (string) - Any valid DuckDB SQL statement

Output

Query results as text (or success message for operations like CREATE/INSERT)

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).

Database MCP Libsql Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "database-mcp-libsql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@database-mcp/sqlite"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Duckdb Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ktanaka101-mcp-server-duckdb": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-duckdb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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