What is the key difference between MCP Local WP and Raw SQL MCP?

MCP Local WP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Raw SQL MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Local WP or Raw SQL 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 Local WP and Raw SQL MCP free or paid?

MCP Local WP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Raw SQL MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Local WP lists 3 tools with 0 views and 32 GitHub stars. Raw SQL MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Local WP and Raw SQL 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 Local WP vs Raw SQL MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Local WP and Raw SQL 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 Local WP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Raw SQL MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Local WP if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Raw SQL 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 Local WP 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: sql, params, table.

Explore MCP Local WP Details

Choose Raw SQL 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 Raw SQL MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Local WP Databases	Raw SQL MCP Databases
Summary	WordPress database access via Local by Flywheel. Execute read-only MySQL queries and inspect schema.	Execute raw SQL queries against SQL Server and return the results.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Local WP Tools (3)

sql

params

table

Raw SQL MCP 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 Local WP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-local-wp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@verygoodplugins/mcp-local-wp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Raw SQL MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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