What is the key difference between Mysql MCP Server and Sql Query MCP?

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

How do I install Mysql MCP Server or Sql Query MCP 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 Sql Query MCP free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mysql MCP Server lists 3 tools with 3 views and 1,390 GitHub stars. Sql Query MCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 6 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mysql MCP Server and Sql Query MCP 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 Sql Query MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mysql MCP Server and Sql Query MCP 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: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Sql Query MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Mysql MCP Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Sql Query MCP 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).
You have access to required keys: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD.
Primary tools included: execute_sql, get_schema_info, get_table_sample.

Explore Mysql MCP Server Details

Choose Sql Query MCP 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: SQL_QUERY_MCP_CONFIG.
Primary tools included: PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Hive support, Schema, database, table, and sample discovery, Validated read-only SQL execution.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mysql MCP Server designcomputer Databases	Sql Query MCP andyWang1688 Databases
Summary	MySQL database integration with configurable access controls, schema inspection, and comprehensive security guidelines	A general-purpose MCP server that lets AI work with multiple databases within clear boundaries. Supports PostgreSQL and MySQL today with schema discovery, sampling, read-only queries, and query-plan inspection.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mysql MCP Server Tools (3)

execute_sql

Executes any standard SQL query.

get_schema_info

Provides detailed metadata about database structures.

get_table_sample

Fetches a representative sample of data.

Sql Query MCP Tools (6)

PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Hive support

Schema, database, table, and sample discovery

Validated read-only SQL execution

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": {
    "designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Sql Query MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "andywang1688-sql-query-mcp": {
      "command": "pipx",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "sql-query-mcp",
        "sql-query-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SQL_QUERY_MCP_CONFIG": "YOUR_SQL_QUERY_MCP_CONFIG_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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