MySQL MCP Server Pro vs Postgres MCP Pro

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

	MySQL MCP Server Pro MySQL CRUD plus anomaly analysis: SQL optimization, health checks, lock and index diagnostics, with role-based permissions. Unverified stdio (local) OAuth Stale 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	OAuth	API key
GitHub stars	246	2.9k
Last commit	9 months ago	3 months ago
Verified
Actively maintained
Install	`pip install mysql_mcp_server_pro`	`uvx postgres-mcp --access-mode=restricted`
Repo	Open	Open

Verdict

Pick MySQL MCP Server Pro if you prefer its approach (mysql crud plus anomaly analysis: sql optimization, health checks, lock and index diagnostics, with role-based permissions).

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

Add MySQL MCP Server Pro

Install / run

pip install mysql_mcp_server_pro

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp-server-pro": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "mysql_mcp_server_pro",
        "mysql_mcp_server_pro",
        "--mode",
        "stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "192.168.x.xxx",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "3306",
        "MYSQL_USER": "root",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "root",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "a_llm",
        "MYSQL_ROLE": "admin"
      }
    }
  }
}

Requires `uv` (the Python package runner). Install it from https://docs.astral.sh/uv/ if `uvx` is not found.

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

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

Pick MySQL MCP Server Pro if you prefer its approach (mysql crud plus anomaly analysis: sql optimization, health checks, lock and index diagnostics, with role-based permissions). Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a verified, documented setup.

Can I use both MySQL MCP Server Pro 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 MySQL MCP Server Pro 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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