PGMCP - PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol Server vs Postgres MCP Pro

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

	PGMCP - PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol Server Query any PostgreSQL database in natural language via MCP, with safe read-only SQL and streaming. Unverified HTTP (remote) API key Go	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	Go	Python
Transport	HTTP (remote)	stdio (local)
Auth	API key	API key
GitHub stars	536	2.9k
Last commit	24 days ago	3 months ago
Verified
Actively maintained
Install	`brew tap subnetmarco/homebrew-tap && brew install pgmcp`	`uvx postgres-mcp --access-mode=restricted`
Repo	Open	Open

Verdict

Pick PGMCP - PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol Server if you want a hosted/remote server with nothing to install.

Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a local (stdio) server that keeps data on your machine.

Add PGMCP - PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol Server

Install / run

brew tap subnetmarco/homebrew-tap && brew install pgmcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pgmcp---postgresql-model-context-protocol-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "http://localhost:8080/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop connects to remote servers through the `mcp-remote` proxy (installed on first run via npx). Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

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

PGMCP - PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol Server or Postgres MCP Pro — which is better?

Pick PGMCP - PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol Server if you want a hosted/remote server with nothing to install. Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a local (stdio) server that keeps data on your machine.

Can I use both PGMCP - PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol 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 PGMCP - PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol 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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