What is the key difference between MCP Datalink and MCP Clickhouse?

MCP Datalink belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MCP Clickhouse belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Datalink or MCP Clickhouse 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 Datalink and MCP Clickhouse free or paid?

MCP Datalink operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Clickhouse operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Datalink lists 6 tools with 1 views and 4 GitHub stars. MCP Clickhouse lists 3 tools with 3 views and 872 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Datalink and MCP Clickhouse 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 Datalink vs MCP Clickhouse

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Datalink and MCP Clickhouse 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 Datalink

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Clickhouse

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Datalink if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Clickhouse 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 Datalink 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: list_databases, list_tables, describe_table.

Explore MCP Datalink Details

Choose MCP Clickhouse when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_databases, list_tables, run_query.

Explore MCP Clickhouse Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Datalink pilat Databases	MCP Clickhouse ClickHouse Databases
Summary	MCP server for secure database access (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite) with parameterized queries and schema inspection	ClickHouse database integration with schema inspection and query capabilities
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Datalink Tools (6)

list_databases

List configured database connections

list_tables

List tables with row counts

describe_table

Get schema, indexes, foreign keys

query

Run SELECT queries

execute

Run INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE

explain

Show query execution plans

MCP Clickhouse Tools (3)

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 Datalink Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pilat-mcp-datalink": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pilat/mcp-datalink"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Clickhouse Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickhouse-mcp-clickhouse": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-clickhouse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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