What is the key difference between MySQL MCP and SqlServerMcp?

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

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

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

Can I use both MySQL MCP and SqlServerMcp 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 vs SqlServerMcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the MySQL MCP and SqlServerMcp 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

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

SqlServerMcp

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose SqlServerMcp 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 SqlServerMcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MySQL MCP Databases	SqlServerMcp Databases
Summary	MCP server for one MySQL database: schema, read-only queries and guarded writes.	MCP server for SQL Server: schema inspection, safe read-only queries, query plan analysis
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MySQL MCP Tools (0)

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

SqlServerMcp 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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

SqlServerMcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sqlservermcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sqlservermcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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