What is the key difference between MySQL Ops MCP and Airtable MCP?

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

How do I install MySQL Ops MCP or Airtable 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 Ops MCP and Airtable MCP free or paid?

MySQL Ops MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Airtable MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MySQL Ops MCP lists 11 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars. Airtable MCP lists 42 tools with 2 views and 88 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MySQL Ops MCP and Airtable 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 Ops MCP vs Airtable MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MySQL Ops MCP and Airtable 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 Ops MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Airtable MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 67/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MySQL Ops MCP if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Airtable 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 Ops 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).
Primary tools included: list_databases, list_tables, describe_table.

Explore MySQL Ops MCP Details

Choose Airtable MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: AIRTABLE_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: list_bases, describe, query.

Explore Airtable MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MySQL Ops MCP Databases	Airtable MCP rashidazarang Databases
Summary	MySQL MCP server: browse schema, query, CRUD. Delete/drop gated by user approval.	Connect AI tools directly to Airtable. Query, create, update, and delete records using natural language. Features include base management, table operations, schema manipulation, record filtering, and data migration through a standardized MCP interface.
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MySQL Ops MCP Tools (11)

list_databases

List all databases

list_tables

List tables in a database

describe_table

Show table columns and types

get_table_info

Full table details: columns, indexes, DDL, stats

query

Run a SELECT query

create_table

Create a table (CREATE TABLE only)

insert

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 Ops MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Airtable MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rashidazarang-airtable-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@rashidazarang/airtable-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIRTABLE_TOKEN": "YOUR_AIRTABLE_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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