What is the key difference between Postgres and Universal Db MCP?

Postgres belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Universal Db MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Postgres or Universal Db MCP 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 Postgres and Universal Db MCP free or paid?

Postgres operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Universal Db MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Postgres lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Universal Db MCP lists 8 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Postgres and Universal Db MCP 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

Postgres vs Universal Db MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Postgres and Universal Db MCP 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

Postgres

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Universal Db MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Postgres if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Universal Db MCP 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 Postgres 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, schema, table_info.

Explore Postgres Details

Choose Universal Db MCP 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, schema, explain.

Explore Universal Db MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P Postgres Databases	Universal Db MCP Databases
Summary	PostgreSQL MCP — query databases, inspect schemas, explain queries.	Security-first MCP server for PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL, DuckDB with SQL injection prevention.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Postgres Tools (5)

query

Execute SQL (SELECT, WITH, EXPLAIN, SHOW, ANALYZE). Returns a text table.

schema

Tables in a schema (default `public`) with columns and approximate row counts

table_info

One table: columns, types, null/default, PK, exact row count

explain

EXPLAIN (FORMAT TEXT), optional ANALYZE

list_schemas

List non-system schemas

Universal Db MCP Tools (8)

query

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).

Postgres Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "postgres": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-pg-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Universal Db MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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