When should I use PostgreSQL MCP server over Neon Postgres?

Use PostgreSQL when you need query, inspect schemas, and explore postgresql databases with read-only safety. For Neon Postgres, it is best suited for serverless postgresql with branching, point-in-time restore, and autoscaling.

How many tools do PostgreSQL and Neon Postgres provide?

PostgreSQL provides 1 tools (query...), while Neon Postgres provides 4 tools (list_projects, create_branch, run_sql...).

Do both servers work with Claude Desktop and Cursor?

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

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PostgreSQL vs Neon Postgres MCP Server

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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

Neon Postgres

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Serverless PostgreSQL with branching, point-in-time restore, and autoscaling.

$ npx -y @neondatabase/mcp-server-neon

Tools: 4

Env Vars Required: 1

Feature Matrix

Package / Binary	@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres	@neondatabase/mcp-server-neon
Category	databases	databases
Transports	stdio	stdio
Total Tools	1 tools	4 tools
Tools List	query	list_projectscreate_branchrun_sqllist_databases
Environment Variables	None required	NEON_API_KEY

PostgreSQL vs Neon Postgres MCP Server

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