mysql_mcp_server

Overview

MySQL MCP Server is a production-ready Model Context Protocol implementation that facilitates secure communication between AI applications and MySQL databases. It provides a controlled interface for database exploration and analysis with proper error handling and comprehensive logging. The server supports listing available tables, reading table contents, and executing SQL queries through environment variable-based configuration for secure database access.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• list_tables

  List available MySQL tables as resources

  Try:Show me all tables in the databaseTry:List the tables available
• read_table

  Read table contents from MySQL database

  Try:Show me the contents of customers tableTry:Retrieve all records from orders
• execute_query

  Execute SQL queries with proper error handling

  Try:Find all customers from the USATry:Calculate total sales for each product category

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Installation

pip install mysql-mcp-server

npx -y @smithery/cli install mysql-mcp-server --client claude

MYSQL_HOST=localhost     # Database host
MYSQL_PORT=3306         # Optional: Database port (defaults to 3306 if not specified)
MYSQL_USER=your_username
MYSQL_PASSWORD=your_password
MYSQL_DATABASE=your_database

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "path/to/mysql_mcp_server",
        "run",
        "mysql_mcp_server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "3306",
        "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is this server designed to be used as a standalone application?

No, MySQL MCP Server is designed to be used as a communication protocol implementation between AI applications and MySQL databases, not as a standalone server.

What security considerations should I keep in mind?

Always use a dedicated MySQL user with minimal permissions, never use root credentials, restrict database access to only necessary operations, enable logging for audit purposes, and implement regular security reviews.

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