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MCP Toolbox for Databases vs Read Only Local Postgres MCP Server
In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Toolbox for Databases and Read Only Local Postgres 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.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
MCP Toolbox for Databases
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Read Only Local Postgres MCP Server
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Toolbox for Databases if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Read Only Local Postgres MCP 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 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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Read Only Local Postgres MCP Server Tools (3)
connect
Connect to a PostgreSQL database using a connection string. The connection persists for subsequent queries until changed or disconnected. The target must be `DB_HOST:DB_PORT` or listed in `DB_ALLOWED_HOSTS`.
disconnect
Disconnect from the current runtime database and revert to the default environment-configured connection.
query
Run a read-only SQL query against the currently connected database. Optionally override the connection for a single query.
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 Toolbox for Databases is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Read Only Local Postgres MCP Server belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Toolbox for Databases when you need capabilities focused on databases and Read Only Local Postgres MCP Server when you require tools for databases.