What is the key difference between Mcp and Mcp Bigquery Server?

Mcp belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Bigquery Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp or Mcp Bigquery Server 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 and Mcp Bigquery Server free or paid?

Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Bigquery Server operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Bigquery Server lists 6 tools with 2 views and 146 GitHub stars.

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

Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Bigquery Server operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key 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 and Mcp Bigquery Server at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-197 and ergut-mcp-bigquery-server 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 has a Quality Score of 32 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Bigquery Server holds a Quality Score of 59 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 146 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Mcp Bigquery Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Mcp Bigquery Server 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

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp Bigquery Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Bigquery Server 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 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 Mcp Details

Choose Mcp Bigquery Server 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: GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS.
Primary tools included: Read-only access with SQL query validation, Supports tables and materialized views, Field-level data access restrictions configurable.

Explore Mcp Bigquery Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Databases	Mcp Bigquery Server ergut Databases
Summary	Provision Postgres databases + webhooks from AI coding agents in one HTTP call.	Server implementation for Google BigQuery integration that enables direct BigQuery database access and querying capabilities
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (0)

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

Mcp Bigquery Server Tools (6)

Read-only access with SQL query validation

Supports tables and materialized views

Field-level data access restrictions configurable

Automatic sensitive field discovery and protection

Configurable scan frequency and billing limits

Integration with MCP-compatible AI clients

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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-197": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-197"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Bigquery Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ergut-mcp-bigquery-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ergut/mcp-bigquery-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS": "YOUR_GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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