Magento Cloud MCP Server vs Skysql MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Magento Cloud MCP Server and Skysql 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Magento Cloud MCP 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).

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Choose Skysql MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: SKYSQL_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: Serverless MariaDB instance management, SQL execution on SkySQL (MySQL/MariaDB) instances, AI-powered database agent interaction.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Magento Cloud MCP Server Databases	Skysql MCP skysqlinc Databases
Summary	MCP server wrapping the magento-cloud CLI for database queries, logs, and environment management	Serverless MariaDB Cloud DB MCP server. Tools to launch, delete, execute SQL and work with DB level AI agents for accurate text-2-sql and conversations.
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "magento-cloud-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-magento-cloud"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skysqlinc-skysql-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@wong2/mcp-cli"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SKYSQL_API_KEY": "YOUR_SKYSQL_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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