MCP MySQL Server
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The MCP MySQL Server enables AI models to interact with MySQL databases through a standardized interface. It provides tools for connecting to, querying, and managing MySQL databases.
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What is MCP MySQL Server?
The MCP MySQL Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to facilitate interaction between AI models and MySQL databases. It provides a set of tools for database connection, querying, and schema management, enabling AI models to perform various database operations.
How to use MCP MySQL Server?
To use the server, first install it either via Smithery or manually by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and building the project. Then, add the server to your Cursor IDE settings using the 'MCP: Add Server' command, specifying the path to the built index.js file. Configure database connection details using environment variables or direct connection parameters. Finally, use the provided tools (connect_db, query, execute, list_tables, describe_table, create_table, add_column) with the use_mcp_tool function, providing the necessary arguments for each tool.
Key features of MCP MySQL Server
Multiple connection methods (URL, workspace, direct)
Secure connection handling with automatic cleanup
Prepared statement support for query parameters
Schema management tools
Comprehensive error handling and validation
TypeScript support
Automatic workspace detection
Use cases of MCP MySQL Server
Allowing AI models to retrieve data from a MySQL database for analysis.
Enabling AI models to update data in a MySQL database based on user input.
Automating database schema management tasks using AI models.
Integrating MySQL databases with AI-powered applications.
Building AI-driven reporting and analytics dashboards.
FAQ from MCP MySQL Server
How do I configure the database connection?
How do I configure the database connection?
You can configure the database connection using a database URL in a .env file, individual parameters in a .env file, or direct connection parameters via the tool.
What kind of queries can I execute?
What kind of queries can I execute?
You can execute SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE queries using the 'query' and 'execute' tools. Prepared statements are supported for query parameters.
How do I list all the tables in the database?
How do I list all the tables in the database?
Use the 'list_tables' tool. It will return a list of all tables in the connected database.
How do I create a new table?
How do I create a new table?
Use the 'create_table' tool and provide the table name, fields, and indexes in the arguments.
How does the server handle security?
How does the server handle security?
The server uses prepared statements to prevent SQL injection, supports secure password handling through environment variables, validates queries before execution, and automatically closes connections when done.