What is the key difference between Mcp and Quarry?

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

How do I install Mcp or Quarry 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 Quarry free or paid?

Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Quarry operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Quarry lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-197 and quarry 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. Quarry holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Quarry

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Quarry 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

Quarry

Databases · Local stdio

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

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Databases	Q Quarry Databases
Summary	Provision Postgres databases + webhooks from AI coding agents in one HTTP call.	Safety-railed database access for agents: Postgres, MySQL, Redis. Read-only by default.
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.

Quarry 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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Quarry Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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