What is the key difference between MySQL (read Only, switchable) and Thinair MCP?

MySQL (read Only, switchable) belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Thinair MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MySQL (read Only, switchable) or Thinair 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 (read Only, switchable) and Thinair MCP free or paid?

MySQL (read Only, switchable) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Thinair MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MySQL (read Only, switchable) lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Thinair MCP lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MySQL (read Only, switchable) and Thinair 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 (read Only, switchable) vs Thinair MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MySQL (read Only, switchable) and Thinair 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 (read Only, switchable)

Databases · Local stdio

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

Thinair MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MySQL (read Only, switchable) if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Thinair 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 (read Only, switchable) 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 (read Only, switchable) Details

Choose Thinair 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 Thinair MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MySQL (read Only, switchable) Databases	T Thinair MCP Databases
Summary	Read-only MySQL access, with the database and server switchable mid-conversation.	Read-only PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server access via MCP — 24 dialect-aware hosted tools.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MySQL (read Only, switchable) Tools (0)

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

Thinair 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 (read Only, switchable) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-read-only-switchable": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mysql-read-only-switchable"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Thinair MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "data-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "data-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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