Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Mysql MCP Server vs Go MCP Mysql
In-depth architectural comparison of the Mysql MCP Server and Go MCP Mysql 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
Go MCP Mysql
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Mysql MCP Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Go MCP Mysql 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.
Choose Go MCP Mysql 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).
- You have access to required keys:
MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASS, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_DB. - Primary tools included: .
Feature & Specification Comparison
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.
Go MCP Mysql Tools (2)
name
If provided, list tables with the specified name, same as SQL `SHOW TABLES LIKE '%name%'`. Otherwise, list all tables.
query
The SQL query to create the table.
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
Go MCP Mysql Configuration