MySQL MCP Server
# MySQL MCP Server
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to a MySQL database. It allows agent to execute SQL queries against a MySQL database.
## Features
- Execute SQL queries against a MySQL database:
- Read data (SELECT statements)
- Create tables (CREATE TABLE statements)
- Insert data (INSERT INTO statements)
- Update data (UPDATE statements)
- Delete data (DELETE FROM statements)
- Returns query results in JSON format
- Configurable database connection settings
- Transaction logging with unique IDs
## Prerequisites
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- MySQL server
- MCP SDK
## Installation
1. Clone or download this repository
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
cd mysql-mcp-server
npm install
```
3. Build the server:
```bash
npm run build
```
## Configuration
The MySQL MCP server uses the following environment variables for configuration:
- `MYSQL_HOST`: MySQL server hostname (default: 'localhost')
- `MYSQL_PORT`: MySQL server port (default: 3306)
- `MYSQL_USER`: MySQL username (default: 'mcp101')
- `MYSQL_PASSWORD`: MySQL password (default: '123qwe')
- `MYSQL_DATABASE`: MySQL database name (default: 'mcpdb')
## Database Setup
1. Create a MySQL database:
```sql
CREATE DATABASE mcpdb;
```
2. Create a MySQL user with access to the database:
```sql
CREATE USER 'mcp101'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY '123qwe';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON mcpdb.* TO 'mcp101'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
```
3. Create a test table with sample data:
```sql
USE mcpdb;
CREATE TABLE test_users (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
name VARCHAR(100),
email VARCHAR(100),
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
);
INSERT INTO test_users (name, email) VALUES
('John Doe', 'john@example.com'),
('Jane Smith', 'jane@example.com'),
('Bob Johnson', 'bob@example.com');
```
## MCP Configuration
Add the MySQL MCP server to your MCP settings file:
### VSCode (Claude Extension)
File: `~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json`
Change the args according your MySQL configuruation
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql-mcp-server": {
"autoApprove": [],
"disabled": false,
"timeout": 60,
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/mysql-mcp-server/build/index.js"
],
"env": {
"MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
"MYSQL_PORT": "3306",
"MYSQL_USER": "mcp101",
"MYSQL_PASSWORD": "123qwe",
"MYSQL_DATABASE": "mcpdb"
},
"transportType": "stdio"
}
}
}
```
### Claude Desktop App
File: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql-mcp-server": {
"autoApprove": [],
"disabled": false,
"timeout": 60,
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/mysql-mcp-server/build/index.js"
],
"env": {
"MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
"MYSQL_PORT": "3306",
"MYSQL_USER": "mcp101",
"MYSQL_PASSWORD": "123qwe",
"MYSQL_DATABASE": "mcpdb"
},
"transportType": "stdio"
}
}
}
```
## Usage
Once configured, you can use the MySQL MCP server in your conversations with Claude. For example:
"Can you show me all the users in the test_users table?"
Claude will use the `run_sql_query` tool to execute:
```sql
SELECT * FROM test_users
```
## Available Tools
### run_sql_query
Executes a read-only SQL query (SELECT statements only) against the MySQL database.
Parameters:
- `query`: The SQL SELECT query to execute.
Example:
```json
{
"query": "SELECT * FROM test_users"
}
```
### create_table
Creates a new table in the MySQL database.
Parameters:
- `query`: The SQL CREATE TABLE query to execute.
Example:
```json
{
"query": "CREATE TABLE products (id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY, name VARCHAR(100), price DECIMAL(10,2))"
}
```
### insert_data
Inserts data into a table in the MySQL database.
Parameters:
- `query`: The SQL INSERT INTO query to execute.
Example:
```json
{
"query": "INSERT INTO products (name, price) VALUES ('Laptop', 999.99), ('Smartphone', 499.99)"
}
```
### update_data
Updates data in a table in the MySQL database.
Parameters:
- `query`: The SQL UPDATE query to execute.
Example:
```json
{
"query": "UPDATE products SET price = 899.99 WHERE name = 'Laptop'"
}
```
### delete_data
Deletes data from a table in the MySQL database.
Parameters:
- `query`: The SQL DELETE FROM query to execute.
Example:
```json
{
"query": "DELETE FROM products WHERE name = 'Smartphone'"
}
```
## Security Considerations
- Use a dedicated MySQL user with appropriate privileges for the MCP server
- Consider using read-only privileges if you only need to query data
- Store sensitive information like database credentials securely
- All operations are logged with unique transaction IDs for auditing
TDQS
Scored across 6 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes with clear boundaries (e.g., create_table vs. insert_data vs. update_data). However, execute_sql and run_sql_query could cause confusion since both execute SQL statements, differentiated only by read-only vs. non-SELECT operations, which might not be immediately obvious to an agent.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., create_table, delete_data, execute_sql), with no mixing of conventions. This predictability makes it easy for agents to understand and use the tool set.
With 6 tools, this server is well-scoped for basic MySQL database operations. Each tool serves a clear purpose (e.g., table creation, data manipulation, query execution), and the count is appropriate for covering core functionalities without being overwhelming.
The tool set provides good coverage for basic CRUD operations (create, read, update, delete) and table management. However, there are minor gaps, such as missing tools for listing tables or databases, which could limit agents in exploratory tasks, though core workflows are still supported.