What is the key difference between Greptimedb Mcp Server and Raven?

Greptimedb Mcp Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Raven belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Greptimedb Mcp Server or Raven 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 Greptimedb Mcp Server and Raven free or paid?

Greptimedb Mcp Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Raven operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Greptimedb Mcp Server lists 6 tools with 3 views and 29 GitHub stars. Raven lists 63 tools with 0 views and 4 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Greptimedb Mcp Server and Raven 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.

How do I install Greptimedb Mcp Server or Raven in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Greptimedb Mcp Server and Raven free to use, or do they require API keys?

Greptimedb Mcp Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with API Key required . Raven operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Greptimedb Mcp Server and Raven at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both greptimeteam-greptimedb-mcp-server and raven as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Greptimedb Mcp Server has a Quality Score of 60 /100 ( Good ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 29 GitHub stars. Raven holds a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 4 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Greptimedb Mcp Server vs Raven

In-depth architectural comparison of the Greptimedb Mcp Server and Raven 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

Greptimedb Mcp Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Raven

Databases · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Greptimedb Mcp Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Raven 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 Greptimedb Mcp Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: GREPTIMEDB_HOST, GREPTIMEDB_PORT, GREPTIMEDB_USER, GREPTIMEDB_PASSWORD, GREPTIMEDB_DATABASE, GREPTIMEDB_TIMEZONE, GREPTIMEDB_HTTP_PORT, GREPTIMEDB_MASK_ENABLED.
Primary tools included: execute_sql, execute_tql, query_range.

Explore Greptimedb Mcp Server Details

Choose Raven 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).
Primary tools included: get_principles, get_pattern, get_business_strategy.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Greptimedb Mcp Server GreptimeTeam Databases	Raven Databases
Summary	A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GreptimeDB	Design intelligence for AI-generated UI — principles, patterns, content, brand, design tokens.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Greptimedb Mcp Server Tools (6)

execute_sql

Execute SQL queries with format (csv/json/markdown) and limit options

execute_tql

Execute TQL (PromQL-compatible) queries for time-series analysis

query_range

Execute time-window aggregation queries with RANGE/ALIGN syntax

describe_table

Inspect a table profile: schema, semantic metadata, latest sample rows, and query guidance

explain_query

Analyze SQL or TQL query execution plans (`analyze=true` for runtime stats; add `verbose=true` alongside `analyze=true` for per-partition scan metrics and index-pruning counters)

health_check

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).

Greptimedb Mcp Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "greptimeteam-greptimedb-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GREPTIMEDB_HOST": "YOUR_GREPTIMEDB_HOST_HERE",
        "GREPTIMEDB_PORT": "YOUR_GREPTIMEDB_PORT_HERE",
        "GREPTIMEDB_USER": "YOUR_GREPTIMEDB_USER_HERE",
        "GREPTIMEDB_PASSWORD": "YOUR_GREPTIMEDB_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "GREPTIMEDB_DATABASE": "YOUR_GREPTIMEDB_DATABASE_HERE",
        "GREPTIMEDB_TIMEZONE": "YOUR_GREPTIMEDB_TIMEZONE_HERE",
        "GREPTIMEDB_HTTP_PORT": "YOUR_GREPTIMEDB_HTTP_PORT_HERE",
        "GREPTIMEDB_MASK_ENABLED": "YOUR_GREPTIMEDB_MASK_ENABLED_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Raven Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "raven": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "/"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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