What is the key difference between Greptimedb MCP Server and SmartDB MCP?

Greptimedb MCP Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while SmartDB MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Greptimedb MCP Server or SmartDB 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 Greptimedb MCP Server and SmartDB MCP free or paid?

Greptimedb MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). SmartDB MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Greptimedb MCP Server lists 8 tools with 3 views and 29 GitHub stars. SmartDB MCP lists 8 tools with 2 views and 80 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Greptimedb MCP Server and SmartDB 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

Greptimedb MCP Server vs SmartDB MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Greptimedb MCP Server and SmartDB 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

Greptimedb MCP Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

SmartDB MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Greptimedb MCP Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose SmartDB 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 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).
Primary tools included: execute_sql, execute_tql, query_range.

Explore Greptimedb MCP Server Details

Choose SmartDB MCP 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: DATABASE_CONFIG_FILE, CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES, REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS, TOKEN_SECRET_KEY, OAUTH_USER_NAME, OAUTH_USER_PASSWORD.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Greptimedb MCP Server GreptimeTeam Databases	SmartDB MCP wenb1n-dev Databases
Summary	A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GreptimeDB	A universal database MCP server supporting simultaneous connections to multiple databases. It provides tools for database operations, health analysis, SQL optimization, and more. Compatible with mainstream databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, Dameng, and Oracle. Supports Streamable HTTP, SSE, and STDIO; integrates OAuth 2.0; and is designed for easy customization and extension by developers.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Greptimedb MCP Server Tools (8)

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

search_table_semantics

Find tables by observability concept, ranked by matched terms; searches table names, semantic options, and entity declarations

query_semantic_graph

Query the semantic graph: `summary` (what it contains), `entities` (nodes), `relationships` (edges) over a required time window

describe_table

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",
        "greptimeteam-greptimedb-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

SmartDB MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wenb1n-dev-smartdb-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "SmartDB-MCP"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_CONFIG_FILE": "YOUR_DATABASE_CONFIG_FILE_HERE",
        "CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES": "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES_HERE",
        "REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS": "YOUR_REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS_HERE",
        "TOKEN_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_TOKEN_SECRET_KEY_HERE",
        "OAUTH_USER_NAME": "YOUR_OAUTH_USER_NAME_HERE",
        "OAUTH_USER_PASSWORD": "YOUR_OAUTH_USER_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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