Query | Supabase MCP Server vs Postgres MCP Pro

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

	Query \| Supabase MCP Server Safely run SQL, manage schema, call the Supabase Management API & Auth Admin from your IDE — with built-in safety controls. Unverified stdio (local) API key Python	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	Python	Python
Transport	stdio (local)	stdio (local)
Auth	API key	API key
GitHub stars	826	2.9k
Last commit	1 month ago	3 months ago
Verified
Actively maintained
Install	`pipx install supabase-mcp-server`	`uvx postgres-mcp --access-mode=restricted`
Repo	Open	Open

Verdict

Pick Query | Supabase MCP Server if you need the broadest set of tools.

Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a verified, documented setup.

Add Query | Supabase MCP Server

Install / run

pipx install supabase-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "query-supabase-mcp-server": {
      "command": "/full/path/to/supabase-mcp-server",
      "args": [],
      "env": {
        "QUERY_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "SUPABASE_PROJECT_REF": "your-project-ref",
        "SUPABASE_DB_PASSWORD": "your-db-password",
        "SUPABASE_REGION": "us-east-1",
        "SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-access-token",
        "SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY": "your-service-role-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Query | Supabase MCP Server or Postgres MCP Pro — which is better?

Pick Query | Supabase MCP Server if you need the broadest set of tools. Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a verified, documented setup.

Can I use both Query | Supabase MCP Server 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 Query | Supabase MCP Server 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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