MCP Server for MySQL
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A Model Context Protocol server that provides read-only access to MySQL databases. This server enables LLMs to inspect database schemas and execute read-only queries.
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What is MCP Server for MySQL?
This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server built with NodeJS that allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with MySQL databases in a read-only manner. It provides tools for executing SQL queries and resources for accessing database schema information.
How to use MCP Server for MySQL?
To use this server with Claude Desktop, you need to add a configuration block to your claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying the command to run the server (using npx), arguments, and environment variables for database connection details (host, port, user, password, database name). You may need to explicitly set the path of all required binaries such as the configuration.
Key features of MCP Server for MySQL
Read-only SQL query execution
Automatic database schema discovery
JSON schema information for each table
Integration with Claude Desktop
Uses READ ONLY transactions
Use cases of MCP Server for MySQL
Allowing LLMs to understand and analyze data stored in MySQL databases
Enabling LLMs to generate SQL queries based on natural language input
Providing LLMs with context about database structure for improved reasoning
Building applications that leverage LLMs to interact with MySQL data
FAQ from MCP Server for MySQL
What is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server?
What is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server?
An MCP server provides a standardized way for LLMs to interact with external data sources and tools.
What kind of access does this server provide to the MySQL database?
What kind of access does this server provide to the MySQL database?
This server provides read-only access, meaning LLMs can only query data and cannot modify it.
How does the server discover the database schema?
How does the server discover the database schema?
The server automatically discovers the schema by querying the database metadata.
What is the purpose of the READ ONLY transaction?
What is the purpose of the READ ONLY transaction?
The READ ONLY transaction ensures that all queries executed by the server do not modify the database.
What do I do if I encounter a 'Could not connect to MCP server' error?
What do I do if I encounter a 'Could not connect to MCP server' error?
You may need to explicitly set the path of all required binaries in the claude_desktop_config.json file.