Provides read-only access to MySQL databases with tools for executing SELECT queries and automatic discovery of table schemas, columns, types, keys, and constraints.
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 MCP Servershow me the top 10 customers by total purchase amount"
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 MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server that provides read-only access to MySQL databases.
Features
Tools
query - Execute read-only SQL queries (SELECT, SHOW, DESCRIBE, EXPLAIN)
All queries run within READ ONLY transactions
Resources
Table schemas - Automatic discovery of tables and columns with their types, keys, and constraints
Installation
Docker
docker build -t mcp/mysql .
docker run -i --rm mcp/mysql mysql://user:password@host:3306/databaseNPM
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-mysqlNPX
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-mysql mysql://user:password@localhost:3306/databaseUsage
Add to your MCP's config:
Using Docker image (recommended)
docker pull guidomarinho/mcp-mysql{
"mcpServers": {
"your_mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"guidomarinho/mcp-mysql:latest",
"mysql://root:password@host.docker.internal:3306/you_db"
],
"env": {}
}
}
}Using local Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"mcp/mysql",
"mysql://root:password@host.docker.internal:3306/database"
]
}
}
}Using NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mysql",
"mysql://user:password@localhost:3306/database"
]
}
}
}Note: When using Docker to connect to a MySQL server on your host machine, use host.docker.internal instead of localhost.
Connection String Format
mysql://username:password@host:port/databaseDevelopment
npm install
npm run build
node dist/index.js mysql://user:password@localhost:3306/databaseLicense
MIT
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Resources
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