Hana MCP Server vs Mongodb MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Hana MCP Server and Mongodb MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Hana MCP Server for databases work as a local process; choose Mongodb MCP Server for databases as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Hana MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
HANA_HOST, HANA_PORT, HANA_USER, HANA_PASSWORD, HANA_SCHEMA. - You want tools like
hana_show_config, hana_test_connection, hana_list_schemas.
Choose Mongodb MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING. - You want tools like
aggregate, aggregate-db, collection-indexes.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 69/100 · Great | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | HANA_HOSTHANA_PORTHANA_USERHANA_PASSWORDHANA_SCHEMA | MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 72 | 1,149 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 34 | 53 |
| Full listing | View Hana MCP Server | View Mongodb MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Hana MCP Server tools 34
hana_show_configShow the HANA database configurationhana_test_connectionTest connection to HANA databasehana_list_schemasList schemas in the HANA database with optional prefix filter and pagination (HANA_LIST_DEFAULT_LIMIT / offset).hana_show_env_varsShow all HANA-related environment variables (for debugging)hana_list_tablesList tables in a schema with optional name prefix and pagination (HANA_LIST_DEFAULT_LIMIT / offset).hana_describe_tableDescribe the structure of a specific tablehana_explain_tableReturn column metadata merged with optional business semantics from HANA_SEMANTICS_PATH or HANA_SEMANTICS_URL (JSON keys: SCHEMA.TABLE or DB.SCHEMA.TABLE when catalog_database is set). Optional catalog_database reads SYS.* from another MDC database (e.g. HSP).hana_list_indexesList all indexes for a specific tablehana_describe_indexDescribe the structure of a specific indexhana_execute_queryExecute SQL against HANA. When HANA_QUERY_LIMITS_ENABLED=true, SELECT/WITH queries are wrapped with LIMIT/OFFSET (HANA_MAX_RESULT_ROWS) and row/column/cell caps apply; results are returned as-is otherwise. INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE are blocked by default; set HANA_ALLOW_INSERT, HANA_ALLOW_UPDATE, HANA_ALLOW_DELETE=true individually to permit each. Use limit, offset, maxRows, includeTotal as needed. If truncated, snapshotId may be returned for hana_query_next_page.hana_query_next_pageFetch the next page of a truncated SELECT using snapshotId from a previous hana_execute_query result (same SQL and parameters; TTL HANA_QUERY_SNAPSHOT_TTL_MS).hana_list_constraintsList primary key, unique, check, and foreign key constraints for a table (SYS.CONSTRAINTS + SYS.REFERENTIAL_CONSTRAINTS).- +22 more on the listing page
Mongodb MCP Server tools 53
aggregateRun an aggregation against a MongoDB collectionaggregate-dbRun an aggregation against a MongoDB databasecollection-indexesDescribe the indexes for a collectioncollection-schemaDescribe the schema for a collectioncollection-storage-sizeGets the size of the collectionconnectConnect to a MongoDB instancecountGets the number of documents in a MongoDB collection using db.collection.count() and query as an optional filter parametercreate-collectionCreates a new collection in a database. If the database doesn't exist, it will be created automatically.create-indexCreate an index for a collectiondb-statsReturns statistics that reflect the use state of a single databasedelete-manyRemoves all documents that match the filter from a MongoDB collectiondisconnectClose a MongoDB connection and revoke its connectionId.- +41 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Hana MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"hana-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hana-mcp-ui"
],
"env": {
"HANA_HOST": "YOUR_HANA_HOST_HERE",
"HANA_PORT": "YOUR_HANA_PORT_HERE",
"HANA_USER": "YOUR_HANA_USER_HERE",
"HANA_PASSWORD": "YOUR_HANA_PASSWORD_HERE",
"HANA_SCHEMA": "YOUR_HANA_SCHEMA_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Mongodb MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"mongodb-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mongodb-mcp-server@latest"
],
"env": {
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "YOUR_MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Hana MCP Server is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Mongodb MCP Server belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Hana MCP Server for databases work and Mongodb MCP Server for databases.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Hana MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. Mongodb MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add hana-mcp-server and mongodb-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Hana MCP Server has a quality signal of 69/100 (Great) with 4 views, 0 installs and 72 GitHub stars. Mongodb MCP Server has 65/100 (Great) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1,149 GitHub stars.