What is the key difference between Go MCP Mysql and MCP Server Mysql?

Go MCP Mysql belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Mysql belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Go MCP Mysql or MCP Server Mysql 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 Go MCP Mysql and MCP Server Mysql free or paid?

Go MCP Mysql operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server Mysql operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Go MCP Mysql lists 2 tools with 2 views and 65 GitHub stars. MCP Server Mysql lists 6 tools with 3 views and 2,120 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Go MCP Mysql and MCP Server Mysql 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

Go MCP Mysql vs MCP Server Mysql

In-depth architectural comparison of the Go MCP Mysql and MCP Server Mysql 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

Go MCP Mysql

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server Mysql

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Go MCP Mysql if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Mysql 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 Go MCP Mysql 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: MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASS, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_DB.
Primary tools included: name, query.

Explore Go MCP Mysql Details

Choose MCP Server Mysql 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_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASS, MYSQL_DB.
Primary tools included: Read-only SQL access by default, Schema and column metadata resource, Opt-in insert, update, and delete permissions.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Go MCP Mysql Zhwt Databases	MCP Server Mysql benborla29 Databases
Summary	Easy to use, zero dependency MySQL MCP server built with Golang with configurable readonly mode and schema inspection.	MySQL database integration in NodeJS with configurable access controls and schema inspection
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Go MCP Mysql Tools (2)

name

If provided, list tables with the specified name, same as SQL `SHOW TABLES LIKE '%name%'`. Otherwise, list all tables.

query

The SQL query to create the table.

MCP Server Mysql Tools (6)

Read-only SQL access by default

Schema and column metadata resource

Opt-in insert, update, and delete permissions

Multi-database and SSH tunnel support

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).

Go MCP Mysql Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zhwt-go-mcp-mysql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "zhwt-go-mcp-mysql"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASS_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "YOUR_MYSQL_PORT_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DB": "YOUR_MYSQL_DB_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Mysql Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "benborla29-mcp-server-mysql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@benborla29/mcp-server-mysql"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "YOUR_MYSQL_HOST_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "YOUR_MYSQL_PORT_HERE",
        "MYSQL_USER": "YOUR_MYSQL_USER_HERE",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "YOUR_MYSQL_PASS_HERE",
        "MYSQL_DB": "YOUR_MYSQL_DB_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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