mongodb-mcp-server vs @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres
@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres has broader access than mongodb-mcp-server — queries a database. If mongodb-mcp-server does what you need, it gives an AI agent less to misuse.
| mongodb-mcp-server | @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres | |
|---|---|---|
| Access level | Limited access | Review before use |
| 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 | 170,471 | 166,350 |
| Version checked | 3.2.2 | 0.6.2 |
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.