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

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

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

Fastmcp Sqltools operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mysql MCP Server 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. Mysql MCP Server lists 1 tools with 3 views and 15 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Fastmcp Sqltools and Mysql MCP Server 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 Mysql MCP Server

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

Mysql MCP Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Fastmcp Sqltools if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Mysql MCP Server 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 Mysql MCP 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).
Primary tools included: sql.

Explore Mysql MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Fastmcp Sqltools Databases	Mysql MCP Server davewind Databases
Summary	An MCP server that provides [describe what your server does]	A – user-friendly read-only mysql mcp server for cursor and n8n...
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.

Mysql MCP Server Tools (1)

sql

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Mysql MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "davewind-mysql-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@davewind/mysql-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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