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

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

How do I install MySQL (read Only, switchable) or Mysql MCP Server Pro 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 Mysql MCP Server Pro free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MySQL (read Only, switchable) lists 12 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mysql MCP Server Pro lists 10 tools with 5 views and 248 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MySQL (read Only, switchable) and Mysql MCP Server Pro 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 Mysql MCP Server Pro

In-depth architectural comparison of the MySQL (read Only, switchable) and Mysql MCP Server Pro 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: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Mysql MCP Server Pro

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose MySQL (read Only, switchable) if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Mysql MCP Server Pro 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).
You have access to required keys: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD, MYSQL_DATABASE, MYSQL_PROFILES, MYSQL_DEFAULT_PROFILE.
Primary tools included: current_connection, list_connections, list_databases.

Explore MySQL (read Only, switchable) Details

Choose Mysql MCP Server Pro when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD, MYSQL_DATABASE, MYSQL_ROLE.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MySQL (read Only, switchable) Databases	Mysql MCP Server Pro wenb1n-dev Databases
Summary
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MySQL (read Only, switchable) Tools (12)

current_connection

Which server and database is active

list_connections

Available profiles, `*` marks the active one

list_databases

Databases on the connected server

use_database

Switch schema on the current server

use_connection

Switch to a named profile, optional `database` override

connect

Open any server with explicit credentials, optional `alias

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",
        "@shibbirweb/mcp-mysql-read-only"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "YOUR_MYSQL_DATABASE_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PROFILES": "YOUR_MYSQL_PROFILES_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DEFAULT_PROFILE": "YOUR_MYSQL_DEFAULT_PROFILE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Mysql MCP Server Pro Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wenb1n-dev-mysql-mcp-server-pro": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mysql_mcp_server_pro",
        "mysql_mcp_server_pro",
        "stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "YOUR_MYSQL_PORT_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "YOUR_MYSQL_DATABASE_HERE",
        "MYSQL_ROLE": "YOUR_MYSQL_ROLE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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