What is the key difference between SQL Sentinel MCP Server and Midplane?

SQL Sentinel MCP Server belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Midplane belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install SQL Sentinel MCP Server or Midplane 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 SQL Sentinel MCP Server and Midplane free or paid?

SQL Sentinel MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Midplane operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

SQL Sentinel MCP Server lists 24 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars. Midplane lists 0 tools with 0 views and 4 GitHub stars.

Can I use both SQL Sentinel MCP Server and Midplane 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

SQL Sentinel MCP Server vs Midplane

In-depth architectural comparison of the SQL Sentinel MCP Server and Midplane 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

SQL Sentinel MCP Server

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Midplane

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose SQL Sentinel MCP Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Midplane 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 SQL Sentinel MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: sqlsentinel_create_session, sqlsentinel_start_session, sqlsentinel_stop_session.

Explore SQL Sentinel MCP Server Details

Choose Midplane 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 Midplane Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S SQL Sentinel MCP Server Databases	M Midplane Databases
Summary	SQL Server monitoring and diagnostics for AI agents using Extended Events. No ODBC drivers required.	Safe-by-default SQL guardrails for AI agents: AST-checked queries, per-table policy, audit log.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

SQL Sentinel MCP Server Tools (24)

sqlsentinel_create_session

Create an Extended Events session with filters (not started)

sqlsentinel_start_session

Start capturing events for an existing session

sqlsentinel_stop_session

Stop capturing; events are retained

sqlsentinel_drop_session

Drop session and discard all events

sqlsentinel_list_sessions

List all MCP-created sessions with state and buffer usage

sqlsentinel_quick_capture

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).

SQL Sentinel MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sql-sentinel-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/nuget/v/Neofenyx.SqlSentinel.Mcp)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Neofenyx.SqlSentinel.Mcp"
    }
  }
}

Midplane Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

SQL Sentinel MCP Server is categorized under Databases and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Midplane belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select SQL Sentinel MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on databases and Midplane when you require tools for databases.

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