Skysql MCP vs Sql Steward

In-depth architectural comparison of the Skysql MCP and Sql Steward 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Skysql MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE 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.

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Choose Sql Steward 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Skysql MCP skysqlinc Databases	Sql Steward 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.	The agent never writes SQL: queries compile from a semantic layer you control, PII refused first.
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skysqlinc-skysql-mcp": {
      "url": "http://localhost:8000/mcp"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sql-steward": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sql-steward"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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