What is the key difference between MySQL (security First) and MCP Toolbox for Databases?

MySQL (security First) belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while MCP Toolbox for Databases belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MySQL (security First) or MCP Toolbox for Databases 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 (security First) and MCP Toolbox for Databases free or paid?

MySQL (security First) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Toolbox for Databases operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MySQL (security First) lists 8 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. MCP Toolbox for Databases lists 0 tools with 1 views and 16,488 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MySQL (security First) and MCP Toolbox for Databases 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 (security First) vs MCP Toolbox for Databases

In-depth architectural comparison of the MySQL (security First) and MCP Toolbox for Databases 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 (security First)

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

MCP Toolbox for Databases

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MySQL (security First) if you need specialized Databases tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose MCP Toolbox for Databases 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 (security First) when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_profile, mysql_query, mysql_execute.

Explore MySQL (security First) Details

Choose MCP Toolbox for Databases 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 MCP Toolbox for Databases Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MySQL (security First) Databases	MCP Toolbox for Databases Databases
Summary	Security-first MySQL MCP server: AST-validated SQL (fail-closed), default-deny whitelist, audit.	MCP Toolbox for Databases enables your agent to connect to your database.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MySQL (security First) Tools (8)

list_profile

No arguments; return names and descriptions sorted by name as text and structured `{profiles: [{name, description}]}`; no connection probe or credentials

mysql_query

Run one read-only statement (`SELECT` / `SHOW` / `DESCRIBE` / `EXPLAIN`)

mysql_execute

Run one write statement (`INSERT` / `UPDATE` / `DELETE` / DDL — each type must be enabled in config); returns affected rows

mysql_script

Run a `;`-separated multi-statement script atomically in one transaction — all-or-nothing; DDL banned

mysql_explain

Execution plan for a single `SELECT` (`format`: `traditional` / `json` / `tree`; `analyze: true` runs `EXPLAIN ANALYZE`)

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 (security First) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-security-first": {
      "url": "http://127.0.0.1:3001/mcp"
    }
  }
}

MCP Toolbox for Databases Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-toolbox-for-databases": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@toolbox-sdk/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MySQL (security First) is categorized under Databases and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, MCP Toolbox for Databases belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select MySQL (security First) when you need capabilities focused on databases and MCP Toolbox for Databases when you require tools for databases.

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