What is the main functional difference between PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) and Pg Readonly MCP?

PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) is categorized under Databases and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Pg Readonly MCP belongs to Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) for databases work and Pg Readonly MCP for databases.

How do I install PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) or Pg Readonly MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Are PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) and Pg Readonly MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Pg Readonly MCP is listed as free. Auth: other. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) and Pg Readonly MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add postgresql-performance-read-only and pg-readonly-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) has a quality signal of 36/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Pg Readonly MCP has 41/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.

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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	PostgreSQL Performance (read Only)	P Pg Readonly MCP
Category	Databases	Databases
Quality signal	36/100 · Fair	41/100 · Fair
Install command	Confirmed	Confirmed
Transport	Remote HTTP/SSE	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	Not declared	other
Pricing	Not declared	Free
Required env vars	None listed	`PG_READONLY_MCP_DSN`
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	0	0
Directory activity	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	Not listed
Full listing	View PostgreSQL Performance (read Only)	View Pg Readonly MCP

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

PostgreSQL Performance (read Only)

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "postgresql-performance-read-only": {
      "url": "http://localhost:8080/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Pg Readonly MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pg-readonly-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pg-readonly-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PG_READONLY_MCP_DSN": "YOUR_PG_READONLY_MCP_DSN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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What is the main functional difference between PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) and Pg Readonly MCP?

How do I install PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) or Pg Readonly MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Are PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) and Pg Readonly MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Can I run both PostgreSQL Performance (read Only) and Pg Readonly MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

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