Allows executing SQL queries against MySQL databases by providing connection to MySQL databases and tools for executing SQL queries
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@MySQL Server MCP Servershow me the top 10 customers by total purchases"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mysql-server MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server for MySQL database access
This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that provides tools for querying MySQL databases. It demonstrates core MCP concepts by providing:
Tools for executing SQL queries
Connection to MySQL databases via environment variables
Features
Tools
query- Execute SQL queriesTakes SQL query string as required parameter
Returns query results
Related MCP server: MySQL MCP Server
Configuration
Set the following environment variables in your MCP server configuration:
MYSQL_HOST: MySQL server host
MYSQL_USER: MySQL username
MYSQL_PASSWORD: MySQL password
MYSQL_DATABASE: MySQL database name
Development
Install dependencies:
Build the server:
For development with auto-rebuild:
Installation
To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:
On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Debugging
Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:
The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.
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