Matih MCP vs Postgres MCP

A side-by-side look at the Matih MCP and Postgres MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Matih MCP logoMatih MCPDatabases · Local subprocess (stdio)The grounded data layer for any LLM: governed SQL, metrics, lineage and catalog over your data.51GoodAuth: not declaredPostgres MCP logoPostgres MCPDatabases · Local subprocess (stdio)PostgreSQL MCP server with 14 tools for querying, schema exploration, and table analysis. Features security-first design with SQL injection prevention and read-only by default.60GoodAuth: other

Verdict: choose Matih MCP for databases work as a local process; choose Postgres MCP for databases as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Matih MCP logoChoose Matih MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like ask, run_sql, run_analysis.
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Postgres MCP logoChoose Postgres MCP 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: POSTGRES_USER, POSTGRES_PASSWORD, POSTGRES_DB.
  • You want tools like query, execute, explain_query.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecMatih MCP logoMatih MCPPostgres MCP logoPostgres MCP
CategoryDatabasesDatabases
Quality signal51/100 · Good60/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredother
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedPOSTGRES_USERPOSTGRES_PASSWORDPOSTGRES_DB
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars012
Directory activity 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools3015

Tools & capabilities

Matih MCP tools 30

  • ask
  • run_sql
  • run_analysis
  • get_query_result
  • export_result
  • list_connections
  • list_databases
  • list_schemas
  • list_tables
  • describe_table
  • profile_table
  • search_ontology
  • +18 more on the listing page

Postgres MCP tools 15

  • queryExecute read-only SQL queries against the database
  • executeExecute write operations (INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE) when enabled
  • explain_queryGet EXPLAIN plan for query optimization
  • list_schemasList all schemas in the database
  • list_tablesList tables in a specific schema
  • describe_tableGet table structure (columns, types, constraints)
  • list_viewsList views in a schema
  • describe_viewGet view definition and columns
  • list_functionsList functions and procedures
  • table_statsGet table statistics (row count, size, bloat)
  • list_indexesList indexes for a table
  • list_constraintsList constraints (PK, FK, UNIQUE, CHECK)
  • +3 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.

Matih MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-16": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@matihlabs/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Postgres MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "javimaligno-postgres-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@javiagui/postgresql-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "POSTGRES_USER": "YOUR_POSTGRES_USER_HERE",
        "POSTGRES_PASSWORD": "YOUR_POSTGRES_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "POSTGRES_DB": "YOUR_POSTGRES_DB_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Matih MCP is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Postgres MCP belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Matih MCP for databases work and Postgres MCP 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.

Matih MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Postgres MCP is listed as free. Auth: other. 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 mcp-16 and javimaligno-postgres-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Matih MCP has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Postgres MCP has 60/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 12 GitHub stars.