Microsoft SQL Server MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure interaction with Microsoft SQL Server databases. This server allows AI assistants to list tables, read data, and execute SQL queries through a controlled interface, making database exploration and analysis safer and more structured.

Features

List available SQL Server tables as resources
Read table contents
Execute SQL queries with proper error handling
Secure database access through environment variables
Comprehensive logging
Automatic system dependency installation

Installation

The package will automatically install required system dependencies (like FreeTDS) when installed through MCP:

pip install mssql-mcp-server

Configuration

Set the following environment variables:

MSSQL_SERVER=localhost
MSSQL_USER=your_username
MSSQL_PASSWORD=your_password
MSSQL_DATABASE=your_database

Usage

With Claude Desktop

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mssql": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory", 
        "path/to/mssql_mcp_server",
        "run",
        "mssql_mcp_server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
        "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database"
      }
    }
  }
}

As a standalone server

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run the server
python -m mssql_mcp_server

Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/RichardHan/mssql_mcp_server.git
cd mssql_mcp_server

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # or `venv\Scripts\activate` on Windows

# Install development dependencies
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

# Run tests
pytest

Security Considerations

Never commit environment variables or credentials
Use a database user with minimal required permissions
Consider implementing query whitelisting for production use
Monitor and log all database operations

Security Best Practices

This MCP server requires database access to function. For security:

Create a dedicated SQL Server login with minimal permissions
Never use sa credentials or administrative accounts
Restrict database access to only necessary operations
Enable logging for audit purposes
Regular security reviews of database access

See SQL Server Security Configuration Guide for detailed instructions on:

Creating a restricted SQL Server login
Setting appropriate permissions
Monitoring database access
Security best practices

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Always follow the principle of least privilege when configuring database access.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

Fork the repository
Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
Open a Pull Request

You must be authenticated.

security – no known vulnerabilities

license - permissive license

quality - confirmed to work

hybrid server

The server is able to function both locally and remotely, depending on the configuration or use case.

Tools

execute_sql

A Model Context Protocol server that enables secure interaction with Microsoft SQL Server databases, allowing AI assistants to list tables, read data, and execute SQL queries through a controlled interface.

Related Resources

Reddit Discussion about this server

Related MCP Servers

MSSQL MCP Server
JexinSam
-
security
A
license
-
quality
A Model Context Protocol server that enables secure and structured interaction with Microsoft SQL Server databases, allowing AI assistants to list tables, read data, and execute SQL queries with controlled access.
Last updated -
20
Python
MIT License
GreptimeDB MCP Serverofficial
GreptimeTeam
-
security
A
license
-
quality
A Model Context Protocol server implementation that enables AI assistants to securely interact with GreptimeDB, allowing them to explore database schema, read data, and execute SQL queries through a controlled interface.
Last updated -
17
Python
MIT License
ClickHouse MCP Server
dubin555
-
security
-
license
-
quality
A Model Context Protocol server that enables AI assistants to securely interact with ClickHouse databases, supporting table exploration and SQL query execution through a controlled interface.
Last updated -
6
Python
Apache 2.0
MSSQL MCP Server
knight0zh
-
security
A
license
-
quality
A Model Context Protocol server that enables executing SQL queries and managing connections with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
Last updated -
3
TypeScript
MIT License

View all related MCP servers

Microsoft SQL Server MCP Server