What is the key difference between Mysql MCP Server and Sw Postgres MCP?

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

How do I install Mysql MCP Server or Sw Postgres 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 Sw Postgres MCP free or paid?

Mysql MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Sw Postgres MCP 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. Sw Postgres MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mysql MCP Server and Sw Postgres 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 Sw Postgres MCP

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

Sw Postgres MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mysql MCP Server designcomputer Databases	S Sw Postgres MCP Databases
Summary	MySQL database integration with configurable access controls, schema inspection, and comprehensive security guidelines	Safe-write Postgres MCP server with preview-before-execute writes and rollback safety.
Category & Scope	Databases	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.

Sw Postgres MCP 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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Sw Postgres MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sw-postgres-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sw-postgres-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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