MCP Server for MySQL vs Postgres MCP Pro

A side-by-side comparison of two Databases servers — tools, transport, auth, maintenance, and copy-paste config for each.

	MCP Server for MySQL Read-only (optionally write) access to MySQL databases for LLMs — inspect schemas and run SQL queries. Unverified stdio (local) No auth JavaScript	Postgres MCP Pro Read/write Postgres access plus index tuning, EXPLAIN plans, and database health analysis for AI agents. Verified stdio (local) API key Python
Category	Databases	Databases
Language	JavaScript	Python
Transport	stdio (local)	stdio (local)
Auth	None	API key
GitHub stars	1.8k	2.9k
Last commit	3 months ago	3 months ago
Verified
Actively maintained
Install	`npm install -g @benborla29/mcp-server-mysql`	`uvx postgres-mcp --access-mode=restricted`
Repo	Open	Open

Verdict

Pick MCP Server for MySQL if you want zero-setup with no API key.

Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you need the broadest set of tools.

Add MCP Server for MySQL

Install / run

npm install -g @benborla29/mcp-server-mysql

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-for-mysql": {
      "command": "/path/to/npx/binary/npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@benborla29/mcp-server-mysql"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "127.0.0.1",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "3306",
        "MYSQL_USER": "root",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "",
        "MYSQL_DB": "db_name",
        "PATH": "/path/to/node/bin:/usr/bin:/bin",
        "ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION": "false",
        "ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION": "false",
        "ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION": "false"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add Postgres MCP Pro

Install / run

uvx postgres-mcp --access-mode=restricted

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "postgres-mcp-pro": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "DATABASE_URI",
        "crystaldba/postgres-mcp",
        "--access-mode=restricted"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URI": "postgresql://<user>:<password>@<host>:5432/<dbname>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Requires Docker to be installed and running.

FAQ

MCP Server for MySQL or Postgres MCP Pro — which is better?

Pick MCP Server for MySQL if you want zero-setup with no API key. Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you need the broadest set of tools.

Can I use both MCP Server for MySQL and Postgres MCP Pro?

Yes — MCP clients let you enable multiple servers at once. Add both configs to your client's mcpServers and use whichever tool fits the task.

Do MCP Server for MySQL and Postgres MCP Pro work with Claude, Cursor and Windsurf?

Both do. Copy the per-client config below into Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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