What is the key difference between MCP Mysql Server and Pgtuner MCP?

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

How do I install MCP Mysql Server or Pgtuner 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 MCP Mysql Server and Pgtuner MCP free or paid?

MCP Mysql Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Pgtuner MCP 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. Pgtuner MCP lists 16 tools with 2 views and 30 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Mysql Server and Pgtuner 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

MCP Mysql Server vs Pgtuner MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Mysql Server and Pgtuner 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

MCP Mysql Server

Databases · Local stdio

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

Pgtuner MCP

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 Pgtuner 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 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 Pgtuner 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).
You have access to required keys: DATABASE_URI, PGTUNER_EXCLUDE_USERIDS, PGTUNER_STATEMENT_TIMEOUT_MS, PGTUNER_IDLE_TXN_TIMEOUT_MS, PGTUNER_LOCK_TIMEOUT_MS, PGTUNER_CORS_ALLOW_ORIGINS, PGTUNER_LINT_DISABLED_RULES.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Mysql Server f4ww4z Databases	Pgtuner MCP Databases
Summary	Node.js-based MySQL database integration that provides secure MySQL database operations	provides AI-powered PostgreSQL performance tuning capabilities.
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

Pgtuner MCP Tools (16)

get_slow_queries

Retrieve slow queries from pg_stat_statements with detailed stats (total time, mean time, calls, cache hit ratio). Excludes system catalog queries.

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Pgtuner MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pgtuner-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pgtuner_mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URI": "YOUR_DATABASE_URI_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_EXCLUDE_USERIDS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_EXCLUDE_USERIDS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_STATEMENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_STATEMENT_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_IDLE_TXN_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_IDLE_TXN_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_LOCK_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_LOCK_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_CORS_ALLOW_ORIGINS": "YOUR_PGTUNER_CORS_ALLOW_ORIGINS_HERE",
        "PGTUNER_LINT_DISABLED_RULES": "YOUR_PGTUNER_LINT_DISABLED_RULES_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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