Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Mysql MCP Server Pro vs Wherewent
In-depth architectural comparison of the Mysql MCP Server Pro and Wherewent 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
Mysql MCP Server Pro
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: OAuth 2.0
Wherewent
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Mysql MCP Server Pro if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Wherewent 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 Mysql MCP Server Pro when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD, MYSQL_DATABASE, MYSQL_ROLE. - Primary tools included: execute_sql, get_chinese_initials, get_db_health_running.
Choose Wherewent 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Mysql MCP Server Pro Tools (10)
execute_sql
SQL execution tool that can execute ["SELECT", "SHOW", "DESCRIBE", "EXPLAIN", "INSERT", "UPDATE", "DELETE", "CREATE", "ALTER", "DROP", "TRUNCATE"] commands based on permission configuration
get_chinese_initials
Convert Chinese field names to pinyin initials
get_db_health_running
Analyze MySQL health status (connection status, transaction status, running status, lock status detection)
get_table_desc
Search for table structures in the database based on table names, supporting multi-table queries
get_table_index
Search for table indexes in the database based on table names, supporting multi-table queries
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).
Mysql MCP Server Pro Configuration
Wherewent Configuration