MySQL Query MCP Server

What is MySQL Query MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides read-only MySQL database queries for AI assistants. It enables AI-powered tools like Cursor IDE and Anthropic Claude to execute queries, explore database structures, and investigate data directly.

How to use MySQL Query MCP Server?

Install globally with npm install -g mysql-query-mcp-server or run instantly with npx mysql-query-mcp-server. Configure your AI tool’s MCP settings (e.g., .cursor/mcp.json) with environment variables for database credentials (LOCAL_DB_HOST, LOCAL_DB_USER, etc.). The server exposes three tools: query (read-only SQL), info (database metadata), and environments (list configured environments).

Key features of MySQL Query MCP Server

• Read-only MySQL queries (SELECT, SHOW, DESCRIBE)
• Predefined environments: local, development, staging, production
• SSL support for secure database connections
• Query timeout to prevent long-running operations
• Database information and metadata retrieval
• Lists available database environments

Use cases of MySQL Query MCP Server

• Investigate database structure and table schemas via AI assistants
• Run read-only analytical queries on production data without risk
• Explore development and staging databases for debugging
• List available database environments from configuration
• Retrieve database metadata such as version and connection status

FAQ from MySQL Query MCP Server

What types of queries can I execute?

Only read‑only SQL statements: SELECT, SHOW