What is the key difference between MCP Mysql Server and MySQL (read Only, switchable)?

MCP Mysql Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MySQL (read Only, switchable) belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Mysql Server or MySQL (read Only, switchable) 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 MySQL (read Only, switchable) free or paid?

MCP Mysql Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). MySQL (read Only, switchable) 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 6 views and 169 GitHub stars. MySQL (read Only, switchable) lists 12 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Mysql Server and MySQL (read Only, switchable) 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 MySQL (read Only, switchable)

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Mysql Server and MySQL (read Only, switchable) 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: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

MySQL (read Only, switchable)

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Mysql Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MySQL (read Only, switchable) 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 MySQL (read Only, switchable) 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_PASSWORD, MYSQL_DATABASE, MYSQL_PROFILES, MYSQL_DEFAULT_PROFILE.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Mysql Server f4ww4z Databases	MySQL (read Only, switchable) Databases
Summary
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

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

MySQL (read Only, switchable) Tools (12)

current_connection

Which server and database is active

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

MySQL (read Only, switchable) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-read-only-switchable": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shibbirweb/mcp-mysql-read-only"
      ],
      "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",
        "MYSQL_PROFILES": "YOUR_MYSQL_PROFILES_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DEFAULT_PROFILE": "YOUR_MYSQL_DEFAULT_PROFILE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Mysql Server is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MySQL (read Only, switchable) belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Mysql Server when you need capabilities focused on databases and MySQL (read Only, switchable) when you require tools for databases.

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