What is the key difference between Skysql MCP and MCP Server Bigquery?

Skysql MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Bigquery belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Skysql MCP or MCP Server Bigquery 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 Skysql MCP and MCP Server Bigquery free or paid?

Skysql MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). MCP Server Bigquery operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Skysql MCP lists 5 tools with 2 views and 8 GitHub stars. MCP Server Bigquery lists 3 tools with 1 views and 130 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Skysql MCP and MCP Server Bigquery 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

Skysql MCP vs MCP Server Bigquery

In-depth architectural comparison of the Skysql MCP and MCP Server Bigquery 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

Skysql MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

MCP Server Bigquery

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Skysql MCP if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Bigquery 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 Skysql MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: SKYSQL_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Serverless MariaDB instance management, SQL execution on SkySQL (MySQL/MariaDB) instances, AI-powered database agent interaction.

Explore Skysql MCP Details

Choose MCP Server Bigquery when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: BIGQUERY_PROJECT, BIGQUERY_LOCATION, BIGQUERY_DATASETS, BIGQUERY_KEY_FILE, BIGQUERY_TIMEOUT.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Skysql MCP skysqlinc Databases	MCP Server Bigquery LucasHild Databases
Summary	Serverless MariaDB Cloud DB MCP server. Tools to launch, delete, execute SQL and work with DB level AI agents for accurate text-2-sql and conversations.	BigQuery database integration with schema inspection and query capabilities
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Skysql MCP Tools (5)

Serverless MariaDB instance management

SQL execution on SkySQL (MySQL/MariaDB) instances

AI-powered database agent interaction

Credential and IP allowlist management

Database service listing and monitoring

MCP Server Bigquery Tools (3)

execute-query

Executes a SQL query using BigQuery dialect

list-tables

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).

Skysql MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skysqlinc-skysql-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skysqlinc-skysql-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SKYSQL_API_KEY": "YOUR_SKYSQL_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Bigquery Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lucashild-mcp-server-bigquery": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "lucashild-mcp-server-bigquery"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BIGQUERY_PROJECT": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_PROJECT_HERE",
        "BIGQUERY_LOCATION": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_LOCATION_HERE",
        "BIGQUERY_DATASETS": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_DATASETS_HERE",
        "BIGQUERY_KEY_FILE": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_KEY_FILE_HERE",
        "BIGQUERY_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_BIGQUERY_TIMEOUT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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