What is the key difference between MCP Mysql Server and IBM Db2 for i?

MCP Mysql Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while IBM Db2 for i belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Mysql Server or IBM Db2 for i 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 MCP Mysql Server and IBM Db2 for i free or paid?

MCP Mysql Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). IBM Db2 for i operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Mysql Server lists 6 tools with 5 views and 168 GitHub stars. IBM Db2 for i lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Mysql Server and IBM Db2 for i 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

MCP Mysql Server vs IBM Db2 for i

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Mysql Server and IBM Db2 for i 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

MCP Mysql Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

IBM Db2 for i

Databases · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Mysql Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose IBM Db2 for i 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 MCP Mysql 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, MYSQL_DATABASE.
Primary tools included: Parameterized SELECT queries, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE execution, Table listing and schema inspection.

Explore MCP Mysql Server Details

Choose IBM Db2 for i 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 IBM Db2 for i Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Mysql Server f4ww4z Databases	I IBM Db2 for i Databases
Summary	Node.js-based MySQL database integration that provides secure MySQL database operations	Read-only SQL queries and schema inspection for IBM Db2 for i over ODBC, JT400 or Mapepire (SSH).
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Mysql Server Tools (6)

Parameterized SELECT queries

INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE execution

Table listing and schema inspection

MySQL URI or environment-based configuration

Prepared statement support

Automatic connection cleanup

IBM Db2 for i 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).

MCP Mysql Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "f4ww4z-mcp-mysql-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@f4ww4z/mcp-mysql-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "YOUR_MYSQL_DATABASE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

IBM Db2 for i Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ibm-db2-for-i": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ibm-db2-for-i"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Mysql Server is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, IBM Db2 for i belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Mysql Server when you need capabilities focused on databases and IBM Db2 for i when you require tools for databases.

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