What is the key difference between Spark SQL and AllMCPs Server?

Spark SQL belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while AllMCPs Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Spark SQL or AllMCPs Server 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 Spark SQL and AllMCPs Server free or paid?

Spark SQL operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). AllMCPs Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Spark SQL lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. AllMCPs Server lists 8 tools with 7 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Spark SQL and AllMCPs Server 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.

How do I install Spark SQL or AllMCPs Server in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Spark SQL and AllMCPs Server free to use, or do they require API keys?

Spark SQL is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . AllMCPs Server operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Spark SQL and AllMCPs Server at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both spark-sql and allmcps-server as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Spark SQL has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. AllMCPs Server holds a Quality Score of 83 /100 ( Excellent ) with 7 views, 19 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Spark SQL vs AllMCPs Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Spark SQL and AllMCPs Server 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

Spark SQL

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

AllMCPs Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 83/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Spark SQL if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose AllMCPs Server 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 Spark SQL 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).

Explore Spark SQL Details

Choose AllMCPs Server 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).
You have access to required keys: ALLMCPS_MCP_URL.
Primary tools included: search_mcp_servers, get_mcp_install_config, list_mcp_categories.

Explore AllMCPs Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Spark SQL Databases	AllMCPs Server FeaturedVerifiedDatabases
Summary	Query Spark SQL clusters via Thrift/HiveServer2. Works with Spark, EMR, Hive, Impala.	The official MCP server for AllMCPs.com - submit and manage tools directly from your AI. The open directory for MCP servers. Connect Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and AI agents to databases, tools, files, and APIs. Explore 3,181+ servers. AllMCPs is the premier, open directory for discovering, evaluating, and installing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to equip AI agents and LLMs with real-world superpowers.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Spark SQL Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

AllMCPs Server Tools (8)

search_mcp_servers

Search the AllMCPs directory for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers by keyword or category.

get_mcp_install_config

Get the exact claude_desktop_config.json setup snippet and documentation for a specific MCP server by ID.

list_mcp_categories

List all categories available in the AllMCPs directory along with server counts.

get_boost_pricing

Get pricing and features for boosting / featuring an MCP server on AllMCPs.com.

boost_mcp_server

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).

Spark SQL Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spark-sql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "spark-sql"
      ]
    }
  }
}

AllMCPs Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "allmcps-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "allmcps-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALLMCPS_MCP_URL": "YOUR_ALLMCPS_MCP_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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