MCP Toolbox for Databases
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MCP Toolbox for Databases is an open source MCP server designed for databases, built with enterprise-grade and production-quality in mind. It simplifies tool development by handling complexities like connection pooling and authentication.
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What is MCP Toolbox for Databases?
MCP Toolbox for Databases is an open-source server that sits between your application's orchestration framework and your database. It provides a control plane for managing, distributing, and invoking tools, simplifying tool management and enabling tool sharing between agents and applications.
How to use MCP Toolbox for Databases?
- Install the server using binary, container image, or compiling from source. 2. Configure a
tools.yamlfile to define your tools, sources, and toolsets. 3. Run the server using the command./toolbox --tools_file "tools.yaml". 4. Integrate your application using the provided Client SDKs for Core, LangChain/LangGraph, or LlamaIndex.
Key features of MCP Toolbox for Databases
Simplified development
Better performance
Enhanced security
End-to-end observability
Use cases of MCP Toolbox for Databases
Building Gen AI tools that let agents access data in databases
Integrating tools to agents with minimal code
Reusing tools between multiple agents or frameworks
Deploying new versions of tools easily
Providing secure access to data with integrated authentication
FAQ from MCP Toolbox for Databases
What is the purpose of the tools.yaml file?
What is the purpose of the tools.yaml file?
The tools.yaml file is used to configure the Toolbox server, defining data sources, tools, and toolsets.
How do I install the Toolbox server?
How do I install the Toolbox server?
You can install the server as a binary, using a container image, or by compiling from source. Instructions for each method are provided in the README.
How do I integrate my application with the Toolbox server?
How do I integrate my application with the Toolbox server?
You can integrate your application using the provided Client SDKs for Core, LangChain/LangGraph, or LlamaIndex.
What is a toolset?
What is a toolset?
A toolset is a group of tools that you can load together. This is useful for defining different groups based on agent or application.
How do I contribute to the project?
How do I contribute to the project?
Contributions are welcome. Please see the CONTRIBUTING.md file for details on how to get started.