mcp-query
Allows executing SQL queries against MySQL databases with configurable permissions, automatic LIMIT, and audit logging.
Allows executing SQL queries against PostgreSQL databases with configurable permissions, automatic LIMIT, and audit logging.
Allows executing SQL queries against SQLite databases with configurable permissions and audit logging.
Click on "Deploy 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., "@mcp-query list tables from local-mysql"
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.
MCP Query
MCP server locale per eseguire query database da Claude Code in modo sicuro. Le credenziali sono nel Portachiavi Apple, ogni connessione ha un livello di permessi che controlla quali operazioni sono consentite, e tutte le query vengono loggate per audit.

Requisiti
Python >= 3.10
uv (package manager)
macOS (per il Portachiavi Apple)
Related MCP server: imessage-mcp
Installazione
# Clona o entra nella directory del progetto
cd mcp-query
# Installa dipendenze
uv syncSetup
1. Configura le connessioni
Copia il file di esempio e personalizzalo:
cp config.example.yaml ~/.mcp-query/config.yamlModifica ~/.mcp-query/config.yaml:
defaults:
max_rows: 500 # Limite righe per SELECT
permissions: read # Permesso default
log_retention_days: 30 # Retention log in giorni
connections:
local-mysql:
driver: mysql # mysql | pgsql | sqlite
host: localhost
port: 3306
database: myapp
user: root
permissions: write # preset: select + insert/update/delete
max_rows: 1000
staging-api:
driver: mysql
host: staging-db.example.com
port: 3306
database: api
user: developer
permissions: [select, insert] # granulare: solo queste operazioni
prod-db:
driver: pgsql
host: db.example.com
port: 5432
database: analytics
user: readonly_user
permissions: read # preset: solo select
local-sqlite:
driver: sqlite
database: /path/to/database.sqlite
permissions: admin # preset: tutte le operazioni2. Imposta le password
Le password vengono salvate nel Portachiavi Apple, mai su file.
Da terminale:
uv run mcp-query set-password local-mysql
# Ti chiede la password in modo interattivoDalla Web UI:
uv run mcp-query ui
# Si apre http://localhost:9847 nel browserDalla UI puoi aggiungere connessioni, impostare password, testare la connettivita' e consultare i log.
3. Registra in Claude Code
# Globale (disponibile in tutti i progetti)
claude mcp add --scope user db -- \
uv run --directory /path/to/mcp-query mcp-query serve
# Solo nel progetto corrente
claude mcp add db -- \
uv run --directory /path/to/mcp-query mcp-query serveSostituisci /path/to/mcp-query con il path reale del progetto. Da quel momento Claude Code avra' accesso ai tools database.
Per indicare a Claude quale connessione usare automaticamente in un progetto, aggiungi nel CLAUDE.md del progetto:
## Database
Per le query al database usare il tool MCP `query` con connessione `nome-connessione`.Comandi CLI
Comando | Descrizione |
| Avvia il server MCP (usato da Claude Code via stdio) |
| Apre la Web UI di gestione nel browser |
| Mostra le connessioni configurate |
| Salva la password nel Portachiavi |
| Mostra le ultime query dal log |
| Filtra per connessione, ultime 50 |
Tools MCP
Questi sono i tools che Claude Code puo' chiamare:
list_connections
Mostra tutte le connessioni configurate con driver, database e livello permessi.
list_tables
connection: "local-mysql"Lista le tabelle del database.
describe_table
connection: "local-mysql"
table: "users"Mostra la struttura della tabella (colonne, tipi, chiavi).
query
connection: "local-mysql"
sql: "SELECT * FROM users WHERE active = 1"Esegue una query SQL. Il tipo di query viene rilevato automaticamente e confrontato con i permessi della connessione. Se il permesso e' insufficiente, la query viene bloccata.
query_log
connection: "" # vuoto = tutte
limit: 20Mostra le ultime query eseguite dal log di audit.
Permessi
I permessi si configurano in due modi:
Preset (shorthand)
Preset | Operazioni consentite |
| select, show, describe, explain |
| read + insert, update, delete |
| write + create, alter, drop, truncate, grant, revoke |
permissions: readGranulare (lista esplicita)
Puoi specificare esattamente quali operazioni sono consentite:
# Solo SELECT e INSERT, niente UPDATE/DELETE
permissions: [select, insert]
# SELECT con possibilita' di creare tabelle
permissions: [select, describe, create]
# Tutto tranne DROP
permissions: [select, show, describe, explain, insert, update, delete, create, alter]Operazioni disponibili: select, show, describe, explain, insert, update, delete, replace, create, alter, drop, truncate, grant, revoke, rename.
La Web UI fornisce checkbox raggruppati per categoria (Read/Write/DDL) con preset rapidi.
Protezioni
Multi-statement bloccati: query con piu' di un
;vengono rifiutateLIMIT automatico: i SELECT senza LIMIT ricevono automaticamente il
max_rowsdella connessioneQuery sconosciute bloccate: solo i tipi di statement esplicitamente mappati sono consentiti
Audit Log
Ogni query eseguita (incluse quelle bloccate) viene salvata in ~/.mcp-query/logs/queries-YYYY-MM-DD.jsonl.
Formato di ogni riga:
{
"ts": "2026-03-31T14:22:05.123456+00:00",
"connection": "local-mysql",
"sql": "SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = 1",
"query_type": "SELECT",
"permission": "read",
"status": "ok",
"rows_affected": 1,
"execution_ms": 12.5,
"error": null
}I valori di status sono:
ok- query eseguita con successodenied- bloccata dai permessierror- errore durante l'esecuzione
I log vengono cancellati automaticamente dopo log_retention_days giorni (default: 30).
Web UI
uv run mcp-query uiApre http://localhost:9847 con:
Connections - gestisci connessioni (aggiungi, modifica, elimina), imposta password, testa la connettivita'
Query Log - consulta i log con filtri per connessione
Opzioni:
uv run mcp-query ui --port 8080 # Porta custom
uv run mcp-query ui --no-browser # Non aprire il browserStruttura file
~/.mcp-query/
config.yaml # Configurazione connessioni
logs/
queries-2026-03-31.jsonl # Log giornalieromcp-query/
pyproject.toml
src/mcp_query/
__main__.py # CLI entry point
server.py # MCP server + tools
config.py # Config YAML + Keychain
db.py # Connessioni + query + permessi
audit.py # Logging JSONL
ui.py # Web UIDatabase supportati
Driver | Libreria | Note |
| PyMySQL | MySQL / MariaDB |
| psycopg2 | PostgreSQL |
| sqlite3 (built-in) | Nessuna password necessaria |
Available Tools
5 toolsdescribe_tableA
Show the structure of a database table (columns, types, keys).
Args: connection: Name of the database connection to use. table: Name of the table to describe.
Inputs: connection (required), table (required). Returns: result
list_connectionsA
List all configured database connections with their driver, database, and permission level.
Inputs: no named parameters. Returns: result
list_tablesA
List all tables in a database.
Args: connection: Name of the database connection to use.
Inputs: connection (required). Returns: result
queryA
Execute a SQL query on a database connection.
The query type is checked against the connection's allowed operations. Permissions can be a preset (read, write, admin) or a custom list of allowed operations (e.g. [select, insert]).
Multi-statement queries are blocked. SELECT queries have an automatic row limit.
Args: connection: Name of the database connection to use. sql: The SQL query to execute.
Inputs: connection (required), sql (required). Returns: result
query_logA
Show recent query audit log entries.
Args: connection: Filter by connection name (empty = all connections). limit: Maximum number of entries to return (default 20).
Inputs: connection, limit. Returns: result
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
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TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: describe_table for table structure, list_connections for available connections, list_tables for tables, query for executing SQL, and query_log for auditing. No overlaps.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_object pattern in snake_case (e.g., describe_table, list_connections). No mixing of styles or vague verbs.
With 5 tools, the server is well-scoped for its purpose of database querying. It covers essential operations without being too minimal or excessive.
The tool surface covers the main workflow: listing connections, exploring schema, executing queries, and auditing. Minor gap is lack of a tool to preview query result schema, but core functionality is complete.
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