MySQL (read Only, switchable) vs Database MCP

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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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 Database 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 Database MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MySQL (read Only, switchable) Databases	Database MCP Databases
Summary	Read-only MySQL access, with the database and server switchable mid-conversation.	MCP server for database connectivity. Multi-DB (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), 19 tools.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "database-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cocaxcode/database-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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