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

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

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Odbc lists 10 tools with 1 views and 12 GitHub stars. MCP Server Jdbc lists 10 tools with 2 views and 15 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Odbc and MCP Server Jdbc 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 Odbc vs MCP Server Jdbc

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

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server Jdbc

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Odbc if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Jdbc 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 Odbc 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: get_schemas, get_tables, describe_table.

Explore MCP Server Odbc Details

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Odbc openlink Databases	MCP Server Jdbc openlink Databases
Summary	An MCP server for generic Database Management System (DBMS) Connectivity via the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) protocol	An MCP server for generic Database Management System (DBMS) Connectivity via the Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) protocol
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Odbc Tools (10)

get_schemas

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

get_tables

List tables associated with a selected database schema.

describe_table

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

filter_table_names

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

query_database

Execute a SQL query and return results in JSON Lines (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 Odbc Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openlink-mcp-server-odbc": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Jdbc Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openlink-mcp-server-jdbc": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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