What is the key difference between MCP Server Jdbc and MCP Server Duckdb?

MCP Server Jdbc belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Duckdb belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Jdbc or MCP Server Duckdb 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 MCP Server Jdbc and MCP Server Duckdb free or paid?

MCP Server Jdbc operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). MCP Server Duckdb operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Jdbc lists 10 tools with 2 views and 16 GitHub stars. MCP Server Duckdb lists 3 tools with 2 views and 178 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Jdbc and MCP Server Duckdb 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

MCP Server Jdbc vs MCP Server Duckdb

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Jdbc and MCP Server Duckdb 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

MCP Server Jdbc

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

MCP Server Duckdb

Databases · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Jdbc if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Duckdb 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 MCP Server Jdbc when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: JDBC_URL, JDBC_USER, JDBC_PASSWORD, JDBC_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: jdbc_get_schemas, jdbc_get_tables, jdbc_describe_table.

Explore MCP Server Jdbc Details

Choose MCP Server Duckdb 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).
Primary tools included: query, Input, Output.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Jdbc openlink Databases	MCP Server Duckdb ktanaka101 Databases
Summary	An MCP server for generic Database Management System (DBMS) Connectivity via the Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) protocol	DuckDB database integration with schema inspection and query capabilities
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Jdbc Tools (10)

jdbc_get_schemas

List database schemas accessible to connected database management system (DBMS).

jdbc_get_tables

List tables associated with a selected database schema.

jdbc_describe_table

Provide the description of a table associated with a designated database schema. This includes information about column names, data types, nulls handling, autoincrement, primary key, and foreign keys.

jdbc_filter_table_names

List tables, based on a substring pattern from the `q` input field, associated with a selected database schema.

jdbc_query_database

Execute a SQL query and return results in JSONL format.

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).

MCP Server Jdbc Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openlink-mcp-server-jdbc": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openlink-mcp-server-jdbc"
      ],
      "env": {
        "JDBC_URL": "YOUR_JDBC_URL_HERE",
        "JDBC_USER": "YOUR_JDBC_USER_HERE",
        "JDBC_PASSWORD": "YOUR_JDBC_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "JDBC_API_KEY": "YOUR_JDBC_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Duckdb Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ktanaka101-mcp-server-duckdb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ktanaka101-mcp-server-duckdb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server Jdbc is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Server Duckdb belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server Jdbc when you need capabilities focused on databases and MCP Server Duckdb when you require tools for databases.

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