MySQL MCP Server
Provides direct access to MySQL databases, allowing AI agents to execute SQL queries and manage database content.
MySQL MCP Server
A powerful MCP server that provides direct access to MySQL databases. This server enables AI agents to interact with MySQL databases, execute SQL queries, and manage database content through a simple interface.
Features
Resources
- Access notes stored in the database via
note:///{id}URIs - Each note has a title and content
- Plain text mime type for simple content access
Tools
create_note- Create new text notes in the database- Takes title and content as required parameters
- Stores note in the MySQL database
list_tables- List all tables in the connected databasecount_tables- Get the total number of tables in the databasesearch_tables- Search for tables using LIKE patterndescribe_table- Get the structure of a specific tableexecute_sql- Execute custom SQL queries
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- MySQL server installed and running
- A database with appropriate permissions
Setup
-
Clone this repository:
git clone git@github.com:LeonMelamud/mysql-mcp.git cd mysql-mcp -
Install dependencies:
npm install -
Create a
.envfile in the root directory with your MySQL connection details:MYSQL_HOST=localhost MYSQL_USER=your_username MYSQL_PASSWORD=your_password MYSQL_DATABASE=your_database -
Build the server:
npm run build
Installation
For Claude Desktop
Add the server config to your Claude Desktop configuration file:
On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
"MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
"MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password",
"MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database"
}
}
}
}
For Cline
Add the server config to your Cline MCP settings file:
On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%\Code\User\globalStorage\saoudrizwan.claude-dev\settings\cline_mcp_settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
"MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
"MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password",
"MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database"
},
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}
Usage Examples
Once installed, you can use the MySQL MCP server in your conversations with Claude:
List all tables in the database
Please list all the tables in my MySQL database.
Execute a SQL query
Run this SQL query: SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 5
Create a note
Create a note titled "Meeting Notes" with the content "Discussed project timeline and assigned tasks."
Development
For development with auto-rebuild:
npm run watch
Debugging
Use the MCP Inspector to debug the server:
npm run inspector
The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.
License
MIT
Related Servers
SchemaCrawler
Connect to any relational database, and be able to get valid SQL, and ask questions like what does a certain column prefix mean.
InstantDB
Create, manage, and update applications on InstantDB, the modern Firebase.
PostgreSQL MCP Server
A Kotlin-based MCP server for interacting with PostgreSQL databases.
AIND Metadata
Access and interact with Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics (AIND) metadata directly within your IDE.
OracleDB MCP Server
An MCP server for interacting with Oracle Database, enabling SQL generation and data retrieval via LLM prompts.
ClickHouse MCP Server
A Node.js server for querying ClickHouse databases.
OpenSearch MCP Server
An MCP server for interacting with OpenSearch clusters, configured via environment variables.
Iceberg MCP Server (via Impala)
Provides read-only access to Apache Iceberg tables via Apache Impala, allowing LLMs to inspect schemas and execute queries.
MySQL MCP Server
Integrates with MySQL databases to provide secure database access for LLMs.
MCP ArcKnowledge
Manage and query custom knowledge bases using webhook endpoints.