Overview
What is dameng-mcp-server?
dameng-mcp-server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Dameng 8 (达梦8) databases. It enables clients to execute SQL queries, list database tables as resources, and read table contents. The server is aimed at developers and applications that need programmatic access to Dameng 8 via the MCP protocol.
How to use dameng-mcp-server?
Clone the repository, install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, configure database and OpenAI API credentials in a .env file (variables: DAMENG_USER, DAMENG_PASSWORD, DAMENG_HOST, DAMENG_DATABASE, DASHSCOPE_API_KEY, BASE_URL, MODEL), then start the server with python -m dameng.server and the client with python -m dameng.client. SQL queries are sent through the client, for example: execute_sql {"query": "SELECT * FROM TABLE_NAME LIMIT 10"}.
Key features of dameng-mcp-server
- Execute SQL queries on Dameng 8 and return results
- List database tables as MCP resources
- Read table content data
- Uses the MCP protocol for client-server communication
- Configurable via environment variables (
.envfile)
Use cases of dameng-mcp-server
- Query Dameng 8 databases from an MCP‑compatible client (e.g., AI agents)
- Browse available tables and their schemas programmatically
- Extract data from specific tables for analysis or migration
FAQ from dameng-mcp-server
What dependencies are required?
Python 3.7+, dmPython (Dameng database driver), mcp, pydantic, openai, and dotenv. Install them via pip install -r requirements.txt.
How do I configure the database connection?
Create a .env file in the project root with variables DAMENG_USER, DAMENG_PASSWORD, DAMENG_HOST, and DAMENG_DATABASE. Make sure the Dameng 8 database service is running and accessible.
How do I start the server and client?
Run python -m dameng.server to start the MCP server, and python -m dameng.client in a separate terminal to run the client that sends queries.
What operations does the server support?
It supports executing arbitrary SQL statements (via execute_sql), listing all tables as resources, and reading the contents of a table.
Are there any prerequisites for using dameng-mcp-server?
You must have the dmPython driver installed and the Dameng 8 database service running. Environment variables must be set correctly. The client also requires an OpenAI API key and base URL to function.