MCP Firebird

Implementation of Anthropic's MCP (Model Context Protocol) for Firebird databases.

Example Usage

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What is MCP Firebird?

MCP Firebird is a server that implements Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Firebird SQL databases. It allows Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude to access, analyze, and manipulate data in Firebird databases securely and in a controlled manner.

Key Features

• SQL Queries: Execute SQL queries on Firebird databases
• Schema Analysis: Get detailed information about tables, columns, and relationships
• Database Management: Perform backup, restore, and validation operations
• Performance Analysis: Analyze query performance and suggest optimizations
• Multiple Transports: Supports STDIO, SSE (Server-Sent Events), and Streamable HTTP transports
• Modern Protocol Support: Full support for MCP Streamable HTTP (2025-03-26) and legacy SSE
• Unified Server: Automatic protocol detection and backwards compatibility
• Claude Integration: Works seamlessly with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients
• VSCode Integration: Works with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code
• Session Management: Robust session handling with automatic cleanup and configurable timeouts
• Security: Includes SQL query validation and security configuration options

Manual Installation

Stable Version

# Global installation (stable)
npm install -g mcp-firebird

# Run the server
npx mcp-firebird --database /path/to/database.fdb

Alpha Version (Latest Features)

# Install alpha version with latest features
npm install -g mcp-firebird@alpha

# Or use specific alpha version
npm install -g mcp-firebird@2.2.0-alpha.1

Alpha Features (v2.2.0-alpha.1):

• ✨ Streamable HTTP transport support (MCP 2025-03-26)
• 🔄 Unified server with automatic protocol detection
• 📊 Enhanced session management and monitoring
• 🛠️ Modern MCP SDK integration (v1.13.2)
• 🔧 Improved error handling and logging

For backup/restore operations, you'll need to install the Firebird client tools. See Complete Installation for more details.

For VSCode and GitHub Copilot integration, see VSCode Integration.

Basic Usage

With Claude Desktop

1. Edit the Claude Desktop configuration:

   code $env:AppData\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json  # Windows
   code ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json  # macOS
   

2. Add the MCP Firebird configuration:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "mcp-firebird": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": [
           "mcp-firebird",
           "--host",
           "localhost",
           "--port",
           "3050",
           "--database",
           "C:\\path\\to\\database.fdb",
           "--user",
           "SYSDBA",
           "--password",
           "masterkey"
         ],
         "type": "stdio"
       }
     }
   }
   

3. Restart Claude Desktop

Transport Configuration

MCP Firebird supports multiple transport protocols to accommodate different client needs and deployment scenarios.

STDIO Transport (Default)

The STDIO transport is the standard method for Claude Desktop integration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-firebird": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-firebird",
        "--database", "C:\\path\\to\\database.fdb",
        "--user", "SYSDBA",
        "--password", "masterkey"
      ],
      "type": "stdio"
    }
  }
}

SSE Transport (Server-Sent Events)

SSE transport allows the server to run as a web service, useful for web applications and remote access:

Basic SSE Configuration

# Start SSE server on default port 3003
npx mcp-firebird --transport-type sse --database /path/to/database.fdb

# Custom port and full configuration
npx mcp-firebird \
  --transport-type sse \
  --sse-port 3003 \
  --database /path/to/database.fdb \
  --host localhost \
  --port 3050 \
  --user SYSDBA \
  --password masterkey

Environment Variables for SSE

# Set environment variables
export TRANSPORT_TYPE=sse
export SSE_PORT=3003
export DB_HOST=localhost
export DB_PORT=3050
export DB_DATABASE=/path/to/database.fdb
export DB_USER=SYSDBA
export DB_PASSWORD=masterkey

# Start server
npx mcp-firebird

SSE Client Connection

Once the SSE server is running, clients can connect to:

• SSE Endpoint: http://localhost:3003/sse
• Messages Endpoint: http://localhost:3003/messages
• Health Check: http://localhost:3003/health

Streamable HTTP Transport (Modern)

The latest MCP protocol supporting bidirectional communication:

# Start with Streamable HTTP
npx mcp-firebird --transport-type http --http-port 3003 --database /path/to/database.fdb

Unified Transport (Recommended)

Supports both SSE and Streamable HTTP protocols simultaneously with automatic detection:

# Start unified server (supports both SSE and Streamable HTTP)
npx mcp-firebird --transport-type unified --http-port 3003 --database /path/to/database.fdb

Unified Server Endpoints

• SSE (Legacy): http://localhost:3003/sse
• Streamable HTTP (Modern): http://localhost:3003/mcp
• Auto-Detection: http://localhost:3003/mcp-auto
• Health Check: http://localhost:3003/health

Configuration Examples

Development Setup (SSE)

npx mcp-firebird \
  --transport-type sse \
  --sse-port 3003 \
  --database ./dev-database.fdb \
  --user SYSDBA \
  --password masterkey

Production Setup (Unified)

npx mcp-firebird \
  --transport-type unified \
  --http-port 3003 \
  --database /var/lib/firebird/production.fdb \
  --host db-server \
  --port 3050 \
  --user APP_USER \
  --password $DB_PASSWORD

Docker with SSE

docker run -d \
  --name mcp-firebird \
  -p 3003:3003 \
  -e TRANSPORT_TYPE=sse \
  -e SSE_PORT=3003 \
  -e DB_DATABASE=/data/database.fdb \
  -v /path/to/database:/data \
  purodelhi/mcp-firebird:latest

Advanced SSE Configuration

Session Management

Configure session timeouts and limits:

# Environment variables for session management
export SSE_SESSION_TIMEOUT_MS=1800000    # 30 minutes
export MAX_SESSIONS=1000                 # Maximum concurrent sessions
export SESSION_CLEANUP_INTERVAL_MS=60000 # Cleanup every minute

npx mcp-firebird --transport-type sse

CORS Configuration

For web applications, configure CORS settings:

# Allow specific origins
export CORS_ORIGIN="https://myapp.com,https://localhost:3000"
export CORS_METHODS="GET,POST,OPTIONS"
export CORS_HEADERS="Content-Type,mcp-session-id"

npx mcp-firebird --transport-type sse

SSL/TLS Support

For production deployments, use a reverse proxy like nginx:

server {
    listen 443 ssl;
    server_name mcp-firebird.yourdomain.com;

    ssl_certificate /path/to/cert.pem;
    ssl_certificate_key /path/to/key.pem;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:3003;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
    }
}

Troubleshooting SSE

Common Issues

1. Connection Refused

   # Check if server is running
   curl http://localhost:3003/health
   
   # Check port availability
   netstat -an | grep 3003
   

2. Session Timeout

   # Increase session timeout
   export SSE_SESSION_TIMEOUT_MS=3600000  # 1 hour
   

3. CORS Errors

   # Allow all origins (development only)
   export CORS_ORIGIN="*"
   

4. Memory Issues

   # Reduce max sessions
   export MAX_SESSIONS=100
   
   # Enable more frequent cleanup
   export SESSION_CLEANUP_INTERVAL_MS=30000
   

Monitoring and Logging

# Enable debug logging
export LOG_LEVEL=debug

# Monitor server health
curl http://localhost:3003/health | jq

# Check active sessions
curl http://localhost:3003/health | jq '.sessions'

Quick Installation via Smithery

To install MCP Firebird for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @PuroDelphi/mcpFirebird --client claude

Documentation

For more detailed information, check the following documents:

Getting Started

• Complete Installation
• Configuration Options
• Available Tools

Transport Protocols

• SSE Transport Configuration
• Streamable HTTP Setup
• Transport Comparison

Integration Guides

• Claude Desktop Integration
• VSCode Integration
• Docker Configuration
• Usage from Different Languages

Advanced Topics

• Session Management
• Security
• Performance Tuning
• Troubleshooting

Examples and Use Cases

• Use Cases and Examples
• MCP Updates Summary

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.