What is the key difference between Mysql MCP Server and SQL Benchmarks Lab?

Mysql MCP Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while SQL Benchmarks Lab belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mysql MCP Server or SQL Benchmarks Lab 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 Benchmarks Lab free or paid?

Mysql MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). SQL Benchmarks Lab operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mysql MCP Server lists 3 tools with 3 views and 1,381 GitHub stars. SQL Benchmarks Lab lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mysql MCP Server and SQL Benchmarks Lab 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 Benchmarks Lab

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mysql MCP Server and SQL Benchmarks Lab 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: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: other

SQL Benchmarks Lab

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mysql MCP Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose SQL Benchmarks Lab 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 Benchmarks Lab 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 SQL Benchmarks Lab Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mysql MCP Server designcomputer Databases	S SQL Benchmarks Lab Databases
Summary	MySQL database integration with configurable access controls, schema inspection, and comprehensive security guidelines	Query pre-computed SQL engine benchmarks. Runs standalone, no server setup required.
Category & Scope	Databases

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 Benchmarks Lab 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).

Mysql MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

SQL Benchmarks Lab Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sql-benchmarks-lab": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sqlbenchdag"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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