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| What | SQLite MCP Sidecar | mcp-sqlite |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | DD · High risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 25, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~820 tokens / turn (~6 tool schemas, 0.41% of 200k context) | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | — | 131 |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | 841 |
| Local files | Reads local files | Reads & writes local folders |
| Command execution | No shell command runner noted | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | GitHub (xakpc/sqlite-mcp-sidecar) | npm (mcp-sqlite) |
| Install command | Source repo only | npx -y mcp-sqlite |
| Bottom line | Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review. | mcp-sqlite reads local files and connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 28, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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