mysql-mcp
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-mcplist all tables in the current database"
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.
@maxlmgc/mysql-mcp
MySQL MCP Server — a secure, read-only-by-default MySQL integration for AI clients via the Model Context Protocol.
Tools
Tool | Description | Read-only mode |
| Execute SELECT / SHOW / DESCRIBE / EXPLAIN queries | Allowed |
| List all tables in the current database | Allowed |
| Get column structure and comments of a table | Allowed |
| Execute INSERT / UPDATE / DELETE (auto-rolled back) | Blocked |
Related MCP server: MCP MySQL Server
Environment Variables
Database Connection (required)
Variable | Description | Default |
| Database host | - |
| Database port |
|
| Database user | - |
| Database password | (empty) |
| Database name | - |
Read-only Mode
Variable | Description | Default |
| Set to |
|
| Custom SQL keyword whitelist (comma-separated, overrides defaults) |
|
Connection Pool
Variable | Description | Default |
| Max connections in pool |
|
| Set to |
|
Installation
npm install @maxlmgc/mysql-mcpUsage
MCP Client Configuration
Add to your MCP client configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@maxlmgc/mysql-mcp"],
"env": {
"MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
"MYSQL_PORT": "3306",
"MYSQL_USER": "root",
"MYSQL_PASS": "your_password",
"MYSQL_DB": "your_database"
}
}
}
}Read-only Mode (default)
By default only query operations are allowed; sql_execute is not exposed.
Disable Read-only Mode
"env": {
"MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
"MYSQL_USER": "root",
"MYSQL_DB": "your_database",
"MYSQL_READONLY": "false"
}Custom Whitelist
Only allow SELECT and SHOW:
"env": {
"MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
"MYSQL_USER": "root",
"MYSQL_DB": "your_database",
"MYSQL_READONLY_PREFIXES": "SELECT,SHOW"
}Security
Read-only by default:
sql_executeis not registered in read-only modeSQL injection prevention: Table names validated with regex; parameterized queries used
Startup validation: Missing required env vars cause immediate failure
Transaction rollback:
sql_executeruns in a transaction that is always rolled backDual-layer protection: SQL validation at both tool layer and connection pool layer
License
MIT
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