@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres vs @procedures/mcp-dev-tools
@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres has broader access than @procedures/mcp-dev-tools — queries a database. If @procedures/mcp-dev-tools does what you need, it gives an AI agent less to misuse.
| @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres | @procedures/mcp-dev-tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Access level | Review before use | Limited access |
| Runs shell commands | — | — |
| Starts other programs | — | — |
| Writes or deletes files | — | — |
| Reads files | — | — |
| Controls a web browser | — | — |
| Queries a database | Yes | — |
| Calls internet services | — | — |
| Needs API keys or tokens | — | — |
| Tools it offers | 1 | — |
| Code patterns to review | 0 | 0 |
| Downloads last week | 166,350 | 7,233 |
| Version checked | 0.6.2 | 0.46.0 |
Based on an automated read of each package's published code (never run), checked November 2, 2026. Access level describes what a server can do, not whether it is trustworthy.