Mysql MCP Server vs Genai Toolbox

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mysql MCP Server and Genai Toolbox 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.

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 Genai Toolbox 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: Prebuilt database tools, Custom YAML-defined tools, Multi-database source support.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mysql MCP Server designcomputer Databases	Genai Toolbox googleapis Databases
Summary	MySQL database integration with configurable access controls, schema inspection, and comprehensive security guidelines	Open source MCP server specializing in easy, fast, and secure tools for Databases.
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "googleapis-genai-toolbox": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@toolbox-sdk/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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