What is the key difference between Mcp Mongo Server and Spark SQL?

Mcp Mongo Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Spark SQL belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Mongo Server or Spark SQL 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 Mcp Mongo Server and Spark SQL free or paid?

Mcp Mongo Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Spark SQL operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Mongo Server lists 6 tools with 2 views and 281 GitHub stars. Spark SQL lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp Mongo Server and Spark SQL 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 Mcp Mongo Server or Spark SQL 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 Mcp Mongo Server and Spark SQL free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mcp Mongo Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Spark SQL 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 Mcp Mongo Server and Spark SQL at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both kiliczsh-mcp-mongo-server and spark-sql 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, Mcp Mongo Server has a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 281 GitHub stars. Spark SQL holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Mongo Server vs Spark SQL

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Mongo Server and Spark SQL 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

Mcp Mongo Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Spark SQL

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Mongo Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Spark SQL 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 Mcp Mongo Server 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: MCP_MONGODB_URI, MCP_MONGODB_READONLY, MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_CROSS_DB, MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_SERVER_JS, MCP_PORT, MCP_HTTP_ALLOWED_ORIGINS, MCP_HTTP_JSON_LIMIT, MCP_HTTP_AUTH_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: Automatic schema inference from document samples, Full query and aggregation pipeline support, Configurable ObjectId conversion modes.

Explore Mcp Mongo Server Details

Choose Spark SQL 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).

Explore Spark SQL Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp Mongo Server kiliczsh Databases	S Spark SQL Databases
Summary	A Model Context Protocol Server for MongoDB	Query Spark SQL clusters via Thrift/HiveServer2. Works with Spark, EMR, Hive, Impala.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Mongo Server Tools (6)

Automatic schema inference from document samples

Full query and aggregation pipeline support

Configurable ObjectId conversion modes

Read-only mode blocking all write operations

Progress reporting and cancellation for long operations

Two transport modes: stdio (local) and HTTP (remote)

Spark SQL Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Mcp Mongo Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kiliczsh-mcp-mongo-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mongo-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_MONGODB_URI": "YOUR_MCP_MONGODB_URI_HERE",
        "MCP_MONGODB_READONLY": "YOUR_MCP_MONGODB_READONLY_HERE",
        "MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_CROSS_DB": "YOUR_MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_CROSS_DB_HERE",
        "MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_SERVER_JS": "YOUR_MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_SERVER_JS_HERE",
        "MCP_PORT": "YOUR_MCP_PORT_HERE",
        "MCP_HTTP_ALLOWED_ORIGINS": "YOUR_MCP_HTTP_ALLOWED_ORIGINS_HERE",
        "MCP_HTTP_JSON_LIMIT": "YOUR_MCP_HTTP_JSON_LIMIT_HERE",
        "MCP_HTTP_AUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_MCP_HTTP_AUTH_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Spark SQL Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spark-sql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "spark-sql"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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