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Simple MCP MySQL Server

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A lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure interaction with MySQL databases. It allows AI assistants like Claude to list tables, read data, and execute SQL queries through a controlled interface.

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What is Simple MCP MySQL Server?

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide a secure and controlled interface for AI assistants to interact with MySQL databases. It allows listing tables, retrieving schema information, and executing read-only SQL queries.

How to use Simple MCP MySQL Server?

To use the server, first clone the repository and install dependencies using uv. Then, configure the necessary environment variables (DB_HOST, DB_PORT, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, DB_NAME). You can then start the server manually using uv run main.py or integrate it with Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to the Claude Desktop config file.

Key features of Simple MCP MySQL Server

  • List all MySQL tables

  • Retrieve detailed schema information

  • Execute read-only SQL queries

  • Secure database access through environment variables

Use cases of Simple MCP MySQL Server

  • Allowing AI assistants to query database information

  • Providing a controlled interface for AI to interact with MySQL

  • Enabling AI to understand database structure and data

  • Building AI-powered data analysis tools

FAQ from Simple MCP MySQL Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for AI agents to interact with external tools and data sources.

What kind of SQL queries can I execute?

The server is designed for read-only SQL queries to ensure data integrity and security.

What are the security considerations?

Use a database user with minimal permissions, never use root credentials, consider query whitelisting, and monitor database operations.

What resources are available?

The server provides access to database schema information (mysql://schema) and a list of tables (mysql://tables).

What tools are available?

The server provides the query_data tool to execute read-only SQL queries and return results.