dbt-mcp vs everything
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
dbt-mcp by dbt-labs | everything by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 562 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 53 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | DatabaseDeveloper ToolsAI / LLM Tools | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
dbt-mcp · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server for dbt Core, Fusion, and Platform, providing SQL, semantic layer, and dbt CLI tools.
everything · Summary
Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.
dbt-mcp · Use cases
- AI-powered data analysis and SQL generation in dbt projects
- Automating dbt project documentation and model lineage analysis
- Integrating dbt with AI agents for automated data modeling and testing
everything · Use cases
- Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
- Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
- Validating client compatibility with different transport methods
dbt-mcp · Install
Installation
Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"dbt": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@dbt-labs/dbt-mcp"],
"env": {
"DBT_PROJECT_DIR": "/path/to/your/dbt/project"
}
}
}
}Other MCP clients
Use the experimental MCP bundle (dbt-mcp.mcpb) available in the latest release assets. Follow the [mcpb CLI](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/mcpb) documentation to install or inspect the bundle.
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/mcpb
mcpb install https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/releases/download/vX.X.X/dbt-mcp.mcpbeverything · Install
NPX (recommended)
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}On Windows, use cmd /c:
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
}
}
}Global install
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything