SQL Server MCP for Claude
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This integration allows Claude to directly query and analyze data from your SQL Server database using natural language. It sets up a local server that Claude can communicate with via the Model Context Protocol.
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What is SQL Server MCP for Claude?
The SQL Server MCP integration for Claude allows Claude to directly query and analyze data from your SQL Server database using natural language. It works by setting up a local server that Claude can communicate with via the Model Context Protocol, connecting to your SQL Server database using pymssql, translating Claude's natural language requests into SQL queries, and returning the query results back to Claude.
How to use SQL Server MCP for Claude?
- Install the integration using the provided installation script (
./install_sql_mcp.sh). 2. Start Claude using theclaudecommand. 3. Ask Claude questions about your database using the@sql execute_sqlcommand followed by your SQL query. Follow best practices for prompting Claude, such as exploring the database schema first.
Key features of SQL Server MCP for Claude
No ODBC Required
Simplified Architecture
Protocol Support
Cross-Platform
Easy Installation
Smart Configuration
Use cases of SQL Server MCP for Claude
Data analysis using natural language
Generating reports from SQL Server data
Exploring database schema using Claude
Automating SQL query generation
Quickly retrieving information from SQL Server using natural language
FAQ from SQL Server MCP for Claude
What are the prerequisites for installation?
What are the prerequisites for installation?
macOS or Ubuntu Linux, Python 3.7+, FreeTDS, Claude CLI, and SQL Server credentials.
How do I install the integration?
How do I install the integration?
Run the installation script: ./install_sql_mcp.sh and follow the prompts.
How do I ask Claude questions about my database?
How do I ask Claude questions about my database?
Use the @sql execute_sql command followed by your SQL query.
What security precautions should I take?
What security precautions should I take?
Use a database account with restricted permissions (read-only) and avoid using accounts with DROP, DELETE, or table creation privileges.
How do I troubleshoot issues with the integration?
How do I troubleshoot issues with the integration?
Test direct connectivity using ./run_simple_sql.sh, ensure FreeTDS is configured correctly using tsql -C, and verify Claude can find the MCP server using claude mcp list.