What is the key difference between SmartDB MCP and MCP Server Duckdb?

SmartDB MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Duckdb belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install SmartDB MCP or MCP Server Duckdb 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 SmartDB MCP and MCP Server Duckdb free or paid?

SmartDB MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). MCP Server Duckdb operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

SmartDB MCP lists 8 tools with 2 views and 80 GitHub stars. MCP Server Duckdb lists 3 tools with 2 views and 178 GitHub stars.

Can I use both SmartDB MCP and MCP Server Duckdb 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

SmartDB MCP vs MCP Server Duckdb

In-depth architectural comparison of the SmartDB MCP and MCP Server Duckdb 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

SmartDB MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

MCP Server Duckdb

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose SmartDB MCP if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Duckdb 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 SmartDB MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DATABASE_CONFIG_FILE, CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES, REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS, TOKEN_SECRET_KEY, OAUTH_USER_NAME, OAUTH_USER_PASSWORD.
Primary tools included: execute_sql, get_db_health, get_table_desc.

Explore SmartDB MCP Details

Choose MCP Server Duckdb 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).
Primary tools included: query, Input, Output.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	SmartDB MCP wenb1n-dev Databases	MCP Server Duckdb ktanaka101 Databases
Summary	A universal database MCP server supporting simultaneous connections to multiple databases. It provides tools for database operations, health analysis, SQL optimization, and more. Compatible with mainstream databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, Dameng, and Oracle. Supports Streamable HTTP, SSE, and STDIO; integrates OAuth 2.0; and is designed for easy customization and extension by developers.	DuckDB database integration with schema inspection and query capabilities
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

SmartDB MCP Tools (8)

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_db_health

Analyzes database health status (connection status, transaction status, running status, lock detection) and outputs professional diagnostic reports and solutions

get_table_desc

Searches for table structures in the database based on table names, supports multi-table queries

get_table_index

Searches for table indexes in the database based on table names, supports multi-table queries

get_table_name

Database table name query tool. Used to query all table names in the database or search for corresponding table names based on Chinese table names or table descriptions

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).

SmartDB MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wenb1n-dev-smartdb-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "SmartDB-MCP"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_CONFIG_FILE": "YOUR_DATABASE_CONFIG_FILE_HERE",
        "CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES": "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES_HERE",
        "REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS": "YOUR_REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS_HERE",
        "TOKEN_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_TOKEN_SECRET_KEY_HERE",
        "OAUTH_USER_NAME": "YOUR_OAUTH_USER_NAME_HERE",
        "OAUTH_USER_PASSWORD": "YOUR_OAUTH_USER_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Duckdb Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ktanaka101-mcp-server-duckdb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ktanaka101-mcp-server-duckdb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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