Nhost vs Mysql MCP Server

A side-by-side look at the Nhost and Mysql MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Nhost logoNhostDatabasesOfficial Nhost MCP server, bundled with the Nhost CLI. Lets AI coding assistants read your GraphQL schema, run the queries and mutations you allow, manage permissions and migrations, update Nhost Cloud project config, and search the docs.51GoodAuth: not declaredMysql MCP Server logoMysql MCP ServerDatabases · Local subprocess (stdio)MySQL database integration with configurable access controls, schema inspection, and comprehensive security guidelines56GoodAuth: other

Verdict: choose Nhost for databases work; choose Mysql 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?

Nhost logoChoose Nhost when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
Explore Nhost

Mysql MCP Server logoChoose Mysql 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: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD.
  • You want tools like execute_sql, get_schema_info, get_table_sample.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecNhost logoNhostMysql MCP Server logoMysql MCP Server
CategoryDatabasesDatabases
Quality signal51/100 · Good56/100 · Good
Install commandNot confirmed yetConfirmed
Transport—Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredother
PricingFreeFree
Required env varsNone listedMYSQL_HOSTMYSQL_USERMYSQL_PASSWORD
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars9,3661,403
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 5 views 0 installs 1 upvotes
ToolsNot listed3

Tools & capabilities

Nhost tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Mysql MCP Server tools 3

  • execute_sqlExecutes any standard SQL query.
  • get_schema_infoProvides detailed metadata about database structures.
  • get_table_sampleFetches a representative sample of data.

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.

Nhost

No confirmed install command for Nhost yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.

Mysql MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mysql_mcp_server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Nhost is categorized under Databases and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Mysql MCP Server belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Nhost for databases work and Mysql 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. Nhost has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Nhost is listed as free. Mysql 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 nhost-nhost and designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Nhost has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 9,366 GitHub stars. Mysql MCP Server has 56/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 1,403 GitHub stars.