InstantDB MCP vs SQL Analyzer
A side-by-side comparison of two Databases servers — tools, transport, auth, maintenance, and copy-paste config for each.
| InstantDB MCP Create, manage, and query your InstantDB apps, schemas, permissions, and data from your AI editor. Unverified HTTP (remote) OAuth TypeScript | SQL Analyzer SQL static analysis, linting, and dialect conversion for your AI assistant, powered by SQLGlot. Unverified stdio (local) No auth Stale Python | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Databases | Databases |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Transport | HTTP (remote) | stdio (local) |
| Auth | OAuth | None |
| GitHub stars | 10k | 31 |
| Last commit | 1 month ago | 1 year ago |
| Verified | ||
| Actively maintained | ||
| Install | npx -y @instantdb/mcp --token <token> | — |
| Repo | Open | Open |
Verdict
Pick InstantDB MCP if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a hosted/remote server with nothing to install.
Pick SQL Analyzer if you want a local (stdio) server that keeps data on your machine, and you want zero-setup with no API key.
Add InstantDB MCP
npx -y @instantdb/mcp --token <token>Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"instantdb-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.instantdb.com/mcp"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop connects to remote servers through the `mcp-remote` proxy (installed on first run via npx). Restart Claude Desktop after saving.
Add SQL Analyzer
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"sql-analyzer": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--from",
"git+https://github.com/j4c0bs/mcp-server-sql-analyzer.git",
"mcp-server-sql-analyzer"
]
}
}
}Requires `uv` (the Python package runner). Install it from https://docs.astral.sh/uv/ if `uvx` is not found.
FAQ
InstantDB MCP or SQL Analyzer — which is better?
Pick InstantDB MCP if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a hosted/remote server with nothing to install. Pick SQL Analyzer if you want a local (stdio) server that keeps data on your machine, and you want zero-setup with no API key.
Can I use both InstantDB MCP and SQL Analyzer?
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 InstantDB MCP and SQL Analyzer work with Claude, Cursor and Windsurf?
Both do. Copy the per-client config below into Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf.