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

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

How do I install MCP Mysql Server or Skysql 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 Skysql MCP free or paid?

MCP Mysql Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Skysql MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Mysql Server lists 6 tools with 5 views and 168 GitHub stars. Skysql MCP lists 5 tools with 2 views and 8 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Mysql Server and Skysql 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 Skysql MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Mysql Server and Skysql 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: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

Skysql MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Mysql Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Skysql 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 Skysql MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: SKYSQL_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Mysql Server f4ww4z Databases	Skysql MCP skysqlinc Databases
Summary	Node.js-based MySQL database integration that provides secure MySQL database operations	Serverless MariaDB Cloud DB MCP server. Tools to launch, delete, execute SQL and work with DB level AI agents for accurate text-2-sql and conversations.
Category & Scope	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

Skysql MCP Tools (5)

Serverless MariaDB instance management

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Skysql MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skysqlinc-skysql-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skysqlinc-skysql-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SKYSQL_API_KEY": "YOUR_SKYSQL_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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