What is the key difference between MCP Sqlite and Secure Schema MCP?

MCP Sqlite belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Secure Schema MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Sqlite or Secure Schema 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 Sqlite and Secure Schema MCP free or paid?

MCP Sqlite operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Secure Schema MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Sqlite lists 7 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Secure Schema MCP lists 3 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Sqlite and Secure Schema 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 Sqlite vs Secure Schema MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Sqlite and Secure Schema 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 Sqlite

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Secure Schema MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Sqlite if you need specialized Databases tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Secure Schema 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 Sqlite when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_tables, get_table_data, execute_sql.

Explore MCP Sqlite Details

Choose Secure Schema 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).
Primary tools included: schema_overview, list_tables, inspect_table.

Explore Secure Schema MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Sqlite Databases	Secure Schema MCP Databases
Summary	MCP server for SQLCipher 4 encrypted SQLite databases with full CRUD operations and query support	Read-only MCP server for exposing database schema metadata without row data.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Sqlite Tools (7)

list_tables

List all tables in the database. By default only table names, with `include_columns=true` also column details.

get_table_data

Read data from a table with optional filtering, column selection, and pagination.

execute_sql

Execute arbitrary SQL statements (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, DDL).

insert_or_update

Perform UPSERT operations (INSERT or UPDATE on conflict).

delete_rows

Delete rows from a table based on filters.

get_table_schema

Retrieves detailed schema information for a table (columns, indexes, foreign keys, constraints).

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 Sqlite Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-sqlite": {
      "url": "https://www.cursor.store/mcp/rosch100/mcp-encrypted-sqlite"
    }
  }
}

Secure Schema MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "secure-schema-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-secure-schema"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Sqlite is categorized under Databases and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Secure Schema MCP belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Sqlite when you need capabilities focused on databases and Secure Schema MCP when you require tools for databases.

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