Mysql vs Mongodb MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Mysql and Mongodb MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Mysql for databases work; choose Mongodb MCP Server for databases as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Mysql when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You want tools like
table_name, query, database.
Choose Mongodb MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING. - You want tools like
aggregate, aggregate-db, collection-indexes.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Quality signal | 45/100 · Fair | 67/100 · Great |
| Install command | Not confirmed yet | Confirmed |
| Transport | — | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | other |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 1,151 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 5 | 53 |
| Full listing | View Mysql | View Mongodb MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Mysql tools 5
table_namequerydatabasedataconditions
Mongodb MCP Server tools 53
aggregateRun an aggregation against a MongoDB collectionaggregate-dbRun an aggregation against a MongoDB databasecollection-indexesDescribe the indexes for a collectioncollection-schemaDescribe the schema for a collectioncollection-storage-sizeGets the size of the collectionconnectConnect to a MongoDB instancecountGets the number of documents in a MongoDB collection using db.collection.count() and query as an optional filter parametercreate-collectionCreates a new collection in a database. If the database doesn't exist, it will be created automatically.create-indexCreate an index for a collectiondb-statsReturns statistics that reflect the use state of a single databasedelete-manyRemoves all documents that match the filter from a MongoDB collectiondisconnectClose a MongoDB connection and revoke its connectionId.- +41 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Mysql
No confirmed install command for Mysql yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Mongodb MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"mongodb-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mongodb-mcp-server@latest"
],
"env": {
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "YOUR_MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Mysql is categorized under Databases and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Mongodb MCP Server belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Mysql for databases work and Mongodb MCP Server for databases.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. Mysql has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
Mysql has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Mongodb MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mysql and mongodb-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Mysql has a quality signal of 45/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Mongodb MCP Server has 67/100 (Great) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1,151 GitHub stars.