mcp-mysql-server
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A Model Context Protocol server that provides MySQL database operations. This server enables AI models to interact with MySQL databases through a standardized interface.
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What is mcp-mysql-server?
The mcp-mysql-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to facilitate interaction between AI models and MySQL databases. It provides a standardized interface for AI models to execute database operations.
How to use mcp-mysql-server?
The server can be installed via Smithery or manually by cloning the repository, building the project, and adding the server in Cursor IDE settings. Database connection can be configured using a database URL, individual parameters in .env file, or direct connection via a tool. Available tools include connect_db, query, execute, list_tables, describe_table, create_table, and add_column. See the README for example usage of 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 query data from a MySQL database
Enabling AI models to update data in a MySQL database
Automating database schema management tasks using AI
Integrating AI-powered applications with existing MySQL databases
FAQ from mcp-mysql-server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized interface for AI models to interact with external systems.
How do I configure the database connection?
How do I configure the database connection?
You can configure the database connection using a database URL, individual parameters in .env file, or direct connection via a tool.
What tools are available?
What tools are available?
Available tools include connect_db, query, execute, list_tables, describe_table, create_table, and add_column.
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.
What kind of error handling is provided?
What kind of error handling is provided?
The server provides detailed error messages for connection failures, invalid queries or parameters, missing configuration, database errors, and schema validation errors.