What is the key difference between MCP Server Duckdb and Prisma MCP?

MCP Server Duckdb belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Prisma MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Duckdb or Prisma 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 MCP Server Duckdb and Prisma MCP free or paid?

MCP Server Duckdb operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Prisma MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Duckdb lists 3 tools with 2 views and 178 GitHub stars. Prisma MCP lists 10 tools with 3 views and 47 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Duckdb and Prisma 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

MCP Server Duckdb vs Prisma MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Duckdb and Prisma 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

MCP Server Duckdb

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Prisma MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Duckdb if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Prisma 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 MCP Server Duckdb 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: query, Input, Output.

Explore MCP Server Duckdb Details

Choose Prisma MCP 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: CreateBackupTool, CreateConnectionStringTool, CreateRecoveryTool.

Explore Prisma MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Duckdb ktanaka101 Databases	Prisma MCP prisma Databases
Summary
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Duckdb Tools (3)

query

Execute any SQL query on the DuckDB database

Input

`query` (string) - Any valid DuckDB SQL statement

Output

Query results as text (or success message for operations like CREATE/INSERT)

Prisma MCP Tools (10)

CreateBackupTool

Create a new managed Prisma Postgres Backup.

CreateConnectionStringTool

Create a new Connection String for a Prisma Postgres database with the given id.

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 Server Duckdb Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ktanaka101-mcp-server-duckdb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Prisma MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "prisma-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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