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DBHub is a universal database gateway that implements the MCP (Model Context Protocol) server interface. It enables AI-powered tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and VS Code Copilot to securely connect to and interact with your databases.
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| Claude Desktop +--->+ +--->+ PostgreSQL |
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| Claude Code +--->+ +--->+ SQL Server |
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| Cursor +--->+ DBHub +--->+ SQLite |
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| VS Code +--->+ +--->+ MySQL |
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| Other Clients +--->+ +--->+ MariaDB |
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+------------------+ +--------------+ +------------------+
MCP Clients MCP Server Databases
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## Supported Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, and SQLite.
## Why DBHub?
DBHub brings powerful database capabilities to AI coding assistants:
- **Universal Gateway**: Single interface for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, and SQLite
- **Secure Access**: Read-only mode, SSH tunneling, and SSL/TLS encryption support
- **Multi-Database**: Connect to multiple databases simultaneously with TOML configuration
- **Production-Ready**: Row limiting, lock timeout control, and connection pooling
- **MCP Native**: Full implementation of Model Context Protocol with resources, tools, and prompts
## Key Features
### Database Exploration
AI assistants can discover and explore your database schema:
- List schemas, tables, and columns
- View table structures and relationships
- Inspect indexes and stored procedures
- Understand database constraints
### SQL Execution
Execute SQL queries directly from AI tools:
- Run SELECT queries for data analysis
- Execute DDL/DML in read-write mode
- Support for parameterized queries
- Multi-statement execution with transaction support
### AI-Powered Prompts
Built-in prompts help AI assistants:
- Generate optimized SQL queries
- Explain database elements and relationships
- Suggest schema improvements
- Debug complex queries
### Security Features
- **Read-only Mode**: Restrict operations to SELECT queries only
- **SSH Tunneling**: Secure connections through bastion hosts
- **SSL/TLS**: Encrypted database connections
- **Row Limiting**: Prevent accidental large data retrieval
### Admin Console
Monitor and manage your database connections through the built-in admin console:
- View all configured data sources
- Track recent SQL requests
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## Getting Started
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Install DBHub using Docker, NPM, or pre-built binaries
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Get DBHub running with your first database connection
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