What is the key difference between Mysql MCP Server and Mysql MCP Server Pro?

Mysql MCP Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Mysql MCP Server Pro belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mysql MCP Server or Mysql MCP Server Pro 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 Mysql MCP Server and Mysql MCP Server Pro free or paid?

Mysql MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Mysql MCP Server Pro operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mysql MCP Server lists 1 tools with 3 views and 14 GitHub stars. Mysql MCP Server Pro lists 10 tools with 4 views and 248 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mysql MCP Server and Mysql MCP Server Pro 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

Mysql MCP Server vs Mysql MCP Server Pro

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mysql MCP Server and Mysql MCP Server Pro 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

Mysql MCP Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

Mysql MCP Server Pro

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Mysql MCP Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Mysql MCP Server Pro 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 Mysql MCP Server 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: sql.

Explore Mysql MCP Server Details

Choose Mysql MCP Server Pro when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD, MYSQL_DATABASE, MYSQL_ROLE.
Primary tools included: execute_sql, get_chinese_initials, get_db_health_running.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mysql MCP Server davewind Databases	Mysql MCP Server Pro wenb1n-dev Databases
Summary	A – user-friendly read-only mysql mcp server for cursor and n8n...	Supports SSE, STDIO; not only limited to MySQL's CRUD functionality; also includes database exception analysis capabilities; controls database permissions based on roles; and makes it easy for developers to extend tools with customization
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mysql MCP Server Tools (1)

sql

Mysql MCP Server Pro Tools (10)

execute_sql

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

get_chinese_initials

Convert Chinese field names to pinyin initials

get_db_health_running

Analyze MySQL health status (connection status, transaction status, running status, lock status detection)

get_table_desc

Search for table structures in the database based on table names, supporting multi-table queries

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).

Mysql MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "davewind-mysql-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "davewind-mysql-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mysql MCP Server Pro Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wenb1n-dev-mysql-mcp-server-pro": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mysql_mcp_server_pro",
        "mysql_mcp_server_pro",
        "stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "YOUR_MYSQL_PORT_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "YOUR_MYSQL_DATABASE_HERE",
        "MYSQL_ROLE": "YOUR_MYSQL_ROLE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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