Sw Postgres MCP vs Mysql MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sw Postgres MCP and Mysql MCP 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose Sw Postgres MCP 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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Choose Mysql MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD.
• Primary tools included: execute_sql, get_schema_info, get_table_sample.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Sw Postgres MCP Databases	Mysql MCP Server designcomputer Databases
Summary	Safe-write Postgres MCP server with preview-before-execute writes and rollback safety.	MySQL database integration with configurable access controls, schema inspection, and comprehensive security guidelines
Category & Scope	Databases	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": {
    "sw-postgres-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sw-postgres-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "designcomputer-mysql-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mysql-mcp-server",
        "mysql_mcp_server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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