MCPg vs Pgtuner MCP
A side-by-side look at the MCPg and Pgtuner MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose MCPg for databases work as a local process; choose Pgtuner MCP for databases as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose MCPg when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
MCPG_DATABASE_URL, MCPG_ACCESS_MODE.
Choose Pgtuner MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
DATABASE_URI. - You want tools like
get_slow_queries, analyze_query, get_table_stats.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 76/100 · Great | 52/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | other |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | MCPG_DATABASE_URLMCPG_ACCESS_MODE | DATABASE_URI |
| Verified owner |
Tools & capabilities
MCPg tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Pgtuner MCP tools 16
get_slow_queriesRetrieve slow queries from pg_stat_statements with detailed stats (total time, mean time, calls, cache hit ratio). Excludes system catalog queries.analyze_queryAnalyze a query's execution plan with EXPLAIN ANALYZE, including automated issue detectionget_table_statsGet detailed table statistics including size, row counts, dead tuples, and access patternsanalyze_disk_io_patternsAnalyze disk I/O read/write patterns, identify hot tables, buffer cache efficiency, and I/O bottlenecks. Supports filtering by analysis type (all, buffer_pool, tables, indexes, temp_files, checkpoints).get_index_recommendationsAI-powered index recommendations based on query workload analysisexplain_with_indexesRun EXPLAIN with hypothetical indexes to test improvements without creating real indexesmanage_hypothetical_indexesCreate, list, drop, or reset HypoPG hypothetical indexes. Supports hide/unhide existing indexes.find_unused_indexesFind unused and duplicate indexes that can be safely droppedcheck_database_healthComprehensive health check with scoring (connections, cache, locks, replication, wraparound, disk, checkpoints)get_active_queriesMonitor active queries, find long-running transactions and blocked queries. By default excludes system processes.analyze_wait_eventsAnalyze wait events to identify I/O, lock, or CPU bottlenecks. Focuses on client backend processes.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
MCPg
{
"mcpServers": {
"devopam-mcpg": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcpg"
],
"env": {
"MCPG_DATABASE_URL": "YOUR_MCPG_DATABASE_URL_HERE",
"MCPG_ACCESS_MODE": "YOUR_MCPG_ACCESS_MODE_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Pgtuner MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"pgtuner-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pgtuner_mcp"
],
"env": {
"DATABASE_URI": "YOUR_DATABASE_URI_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCPg is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pgtuner MCP belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCPg for databases work and Pgtuner MCP for databases.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
MCPg is listed as free. Auth: other. Pgtuner MCP is listed as free. Auth: other. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add devopam-mcpg and pgtuner-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, MCPg has a quality signal of 76/100 (Great) with 17 views, 0 installs and 13 GitHub stars. Pgtuner MCP has 52/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 29 GitHub stars.