What is the key difference between SQL Server MCP (Windows) and AllMCPs Server?

SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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 SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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 SQL Server MCP (Windows) and AllMCPs Server free or paid?

SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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?

SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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 SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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 SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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 SQL Server MCP (Windows) and AllMCPs Server free to use, or do they require API keys?

SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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 SQL Server MCP (Windows) and AllMCPs Server at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both sql-server-mcp-windows 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, SQL Server MCP (Windows) has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. AllMCPs Server holds a Quality Score of 86 /100 ( Excellent ) with 7 views, 19 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

SQL Server MCP (Windows) vs AllMCPs Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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

SQL Server MCP (Windows)

Databases · Local stdio

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

AllMCPs Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 86/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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 SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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 SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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 SQL Server MCP (Windows) Databases	AllMCPs Server FeaturedVerifiedDatabases
Summary	SQL Server MCP with RAG capabilities for Windows (native ODBC support)	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

SQL Server MCP (Windows) 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).

SQL Server MCP (Windows) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sql-server-mcp-windows": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sql-server-mcp-windows"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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

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