When should I use PostgreSQL MCP server over MySQL?

Use PostgreSQL when you need query, inspect schemas, and explore postgresql databases with read-only safety. For MySQL, it is best suited for query mysql databases, inspect schemas, and run read-only operations.

How many tools do PostgreSQL and MySQL provide?

PostgreSQL provides 1 tools (query...), while MySQL provides 1 tools (query...).

Do both servers work with Claude Desktop and Cursor?

Yes, both PostgreSQL and MySQL MCP servers support standard stdio transport and can be configured in Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex CLI, and Windsurf.

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PostgreSQL vs MySQL MCP Server

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PostgreSQL

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Query, inspect schemas, and explore PostgreSQL databases with read-only safety.

$ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres postgresql://user:pass@/mydb

Tools: 1

Env Vars Required: 0

MySQL

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Query MySQL databases, inspect schemas, and run read-only operations.

$ npx -y @benborla29/mcp-server-mysql

Tools: 1

Env Vars Required: 4

Feature Matrix

Package / Binary	@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres	@benborla29/mcp-server-mysql
Category	databases	databases
Transports	stdio	stdio
Total Tools	1 tools	1 tools
Tools List	query	query
Environment Variables	None required	MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD, MYSQL_DATABASE

PostgreSQL vs MySQL MCP Server

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