Mongodb MCP Server vs Mysql
A side-by-side look at the Mongodb MCP Server and Mysql MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Mongodb MCP Server for databases work as a local process; choose Mysql for databases. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Mongodb MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING. - You want tools like
aggregate, aggregate-db, collection-indexes.
Choose Mysql when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You want tools like
table_name, query, database.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 67/100 · Great | 45/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Not confirmed yet |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | — |
| Auth | other | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1,151 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 53 | 5 |
| Full listing | View Mongodb MCP Server | View Mysql |
Tools & capabilities
Mongodb MCP Server tools 53
aggregateRun an aggregation against a MongoDB collectionaggregate-dbRun an aggregation against a MongoDB databasecollection-indexesDescribe the indexes for a collectioncollection-schemaDescribe the schema for a collectioncollection-storage-sizeGets the size of the collectionconnectConnect to a MongoDB instancecountGets the number of documents in a MongoDB collection using db.collection.count() and query as an optional filter parametercreate-collectionCreates a new collection in a database. If the database doesn't exist, it will be created automatically.create-indexCreate an index for a collectiondb-statsReturns statistics that reflect the use state of a single databasedelete-manyRemoves all documents that match the filter from a MongoDB collectiondisconnectClose a MongoDB connection and revoke its connectionId.- +41 more on the listing page
Mysql tools 5
table_namequerydatabasedataconditions
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Mongodb MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"mongodb-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mongodb-mcp-server@latest"
],
"env": {
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "YOUR_MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Mysql
No confirmed install command for Mysql yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Frequently asked questions
Mongodb MCP Server is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Mysql belongs to Databases and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick Mongodb MCP Server for databases work and Mysql for databases.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. Mysql has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
Mongodb MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. Mysql has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mongodb-mcp-server and mysql as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Mongodb MCP Server has a quality signal of 67/100 (Great) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1,151 GitHub stars. Mysql has 45/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.