MCP Toolbox for Databases vs Mina MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Toolbox for Databases and Mina MCP 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Toolbox for Databases 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).

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Choose Mina MCP Server 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: query_archive_sql, get_archive_schema, get_sync_status.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Toolbox for Databases Databases	Mina MCP Server Databases
Summary	MCP Toolbox for Databases enables your agent to connect to your database.	Query Mina Protocol: accounts, blocks, transactions, zkApp events/actions, archive SQL, Rosetta.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-toolbox-for-databases": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@toolbox-sdk/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mina-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@o1-labs/mina-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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