What is the key difference between Fastmcp Sqltools and MCP Server Mysql?

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

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

Fastmcp Sqltools operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server Mysql operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Fastmcp Sqltools lists 4 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. MCP Server Mysql lists 6 tools with 3 views and 2,126 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Fastmcp Sqltools and MCP Server Mysql 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

Fastmcp Sqltools vs MCP Server Mysql

In-depth architectural comparison of the Fastmcp Sqltools and MCP Server Mysql 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

Fastmcp Sqltools

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server Mysql

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Fastmcp Sqltools if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Mysql 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 Fastmcp Sqltools 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_URL.
Primary tools included: list_tables, get_table_schema, execute_query.

Explore Fastmcp Sqltools Details

Choose MCP Server Mysql 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_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASS, MYSQL_DB.
Primary tools included: Read-only SQL access by default, Schema and column metadata resource, Opt-in insert, update, and delete permissions.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Fastmcp Sqltools Databases	MCP Server Mysql benborla29 Databases
Summary	An MCP server that provides [describe what your server does]	MySQL database integration in NodeJS with configurable access controls and schema inspection
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Fastmcp Sqltools Tools (4)

list_tables

List all tables in the specified schema.

get_table_schema

Get the schema (column definitions) for a specific table.

execute_query

Execute a SQL query and return results. WARNING: This can execute any SQL including DDL and DML statements.

execute_safe_query

Execute a read-only SQL query (SELECT only). This is safer than execute_query as it prevents data modification.

MCP Server Mysql Tools (6)

Read-only SQL access by default

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).

Fastmcp Sqltools Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fastmcp-sqltools": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "fastmcp-sqltools"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "YOUR_DATABASE_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Mysql Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "benborla29-mcp-server-mysql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@benborla29/mcp-server-mysql"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "YOUR_MYSQL_PORT_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASS_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DB": "YOUR_MYSQL_DB_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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