What is the key difference between Oracle Cloud and Monitor?

Oracle Cloud belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Monitor belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Oracle Cloud or Monitor 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 Oracle Cloud and Monitor free or paid?

Oracle Cloud operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Monitor operates under a Freemium model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Oracle Cloud lists 23 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Monitor lists 6 tools with 4 views and 1,233 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Oracle Cloud and Monitor 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.

How do I install Oracle Cloud or Monitor in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Oracle Cloud and Monitor free to use, or do they require API keys?

Oracle Cloud is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Monitor operates under a Freemium model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Oracle Cloud and Monitor at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both oracle-cloud and betterdb-inc-monitor as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Oracle Cloud has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Monitor holds a Quality Score of 64 /100 ( Good ) with 4 views, 0 installs, and 1,233 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Oracle Cloud vs Monitor

In-depth architectural comparison of the Oracle Cloud and Monitor 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

Oracle Cloud

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Monitor

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 64/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Oracle Cloud if you need specialized Databases tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Monitor 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 Oracle Cloud 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: oci_compute_list_instances, oci_compute_get_instance, oci_compute_list_shapes.

Explore Oracle Cloud Details

Choose Monitor when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: DB_HOST, DB_PORT, DB_PASSWORD, AI_ENABLED.
Primary tools included: Persistent storage of slowlogs, client activity, and anomaly signals, Native support for Valkey COMMANDLOG and cluster SLOT-STATS, Per-thread CPU and I/O metrics visibility.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O Oracle Cloud Databases	Monitor BetterDB-inc Databases
Summary	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure MCP server	Valkey-first observability with Redis compatibility. Query real-time metrics, analyze slow commands, detect hot keys, and investigate performance issues directly from AI coding assistants.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Oracle Cloud Tools (23)

oci_compute_list_instances

List all VM instances in a compartment

oci_compute_get_instance

Get detailed info for a specific instance

oci_compute_list_shapes

List available shapes (including Always Free)

oci_compute_instance_action

START, STOP, RESET, SOFTSTOP, or SOFTRESET an instance

oci_os_get_namespace

Get the Object Storage namespace

oci_os_list_buckets

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).

Oracle Cloud Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "oracle-cloud": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT"
    }
  }
}

Monitor Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "betterdb-inc-monitor": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@betterdb/monitor"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DB_HOST": "YOUR_DB_HOST_HERE",
        "DB_PORT": "YOUR_DB_PORT_HERE",
        "DB_PASSWORD": "YOUR_DB_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "AI_ENABLED": "YOUR_AI_ENABLED_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Oracle Cloud is categorized under Databases and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Monitor belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select Oracle Cloud when you need capabilities focused on databases and Monitor when you require tools for databases.

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