What is the key difference between MySQL MCP Server and MySQL MCP?

MySQL MCP Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MySQL MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MySQL MCP Server or MySQL 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 MySQL MCP Server and MySQL MCP free or paid?

MySQL MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MySQL MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MySQL MCP Server lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. MySQL MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MySQL MCP Server and MySQL 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

MySQL MCP Server vs MySQL MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MySQL MCP Server and MySQL 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

MySQL MCP Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MySQL MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MySQL MCP Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MySQL 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 MySQL 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).

Explore MySQL MCP Server Details

Choose MySQL 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 MySQL MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MySQL MCP Server Databases	MySQL MCP Databases
Summary	Python MCP server for MySQL database inspection and querying	MCP server for one MySQL database: schema, read-only queries and guarded writes.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MySQL MCP Server Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

MySQL 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).

MySQL MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-mysql-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MySQL MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mysql-client"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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