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Firebird MCP Server

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The Firebird MCP Server provides read-only access to Firebird databases, enabling LLMs to inspect schemas and execute queries. It's designed for use with tools like Claude Desktop to interact with Firebird databases.

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What is Firebird MCP Server?

The Firebird MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with Firebird databases. It provides read-only access, enabling LLMs to understand the database schema and execute queries without modifying the data.

How to use Firebird MCP Server?

To use the server, configure it within the 'mcpServers' section of your claude_desktop_config.json file. You can run it using Docker or NPX, providing the connection string to your Firebird database. Ensure the database is accessible from where the server is running.

Key features of Firebird MCP Server

  • Read-only SQL query execution

  • Automatic schema discovery

  • JSON schema information for tables

  • Docker and NPX deployment options

Use cases of Firebird MCP Server

  • Allowing LLMs to answer questions based on Firebird database content

  • Enabling LLMs to generate reports from Firebird data

  • Providing context to LLMs about the structure of a Firebird database

  • Integrating Firebird databases with LLM-powered applications

FAQ from Firebird MCP Server

How do I connect to my Firebird database?

You need to provide a connection string in the format firebird://<host>:<port>/<database> when running the server.

What if my database requires authentication?

You can include the username and password in the connection string like this: firebird://SYSDBA:masterkey@host:3051/test_db.

How do I run this server with Docker?

Use the provided Docker configuration in the README, ensuring the DATABASE environment variable is properly set and the Firebird server has sufficient time to initialize.

What are the required environment variables for Docker?

The required environment variables are DATABASE, FIREBIRD_USER, FIREBIRD_PASSWORD, EnableLegacyClientAuth, EnableWireCrypt, and CreateDb.

What kind of queries can I execute?

You can execute read-only SQL queries. All queries are executed within a READ ONLY transaction.