mysql-server MCP Server

What is mysql-server MCP Server?

The mysql-server MCP Server is a TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol server that provides tools for querying MySQL databases. It connects to a MySQL server using environment variables and is intended for use with MCP-compatible hosts like Claude Desktop.

How to use mysql-server MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, then build the server with npm run build. Configure the environment variables MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD, and MYSQL_DATABASE in your MCP host configuration (e.g., Claude Desktop’s claude_desktop_config.json). Invoke the query tool with a SQL query string to execute queries and receive results.

Key features of mysql-server MCP Server

• Executes SQL queries via the query tool
• Accepts any SQL query string as input
• Returns query results as output
• Connects to MySQL using environment variables
• Built with TypeScript for reliability
• Supports debugging via the MCP Inspector

Use cases of mysql-server MCP Server

• Accessing and querying a MySQL database from an AI assistant
• Running read-only SQL queries to retrieve data for context
• Executing write queries to modify database records
• Integrating MySQL data into MCP‑enabled applications
• Developing and testing database interactions with Claude Desktop

FAQ from mysql-server MCP Server

How do I install and build the server?

Run npm install to install dependencies, then npm run build to compile the TypeScript project. For development with auto-rebuild, use npm run watch.

How do I configure the MySQL connection?

Set the environment variables MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD, and MYSQL_DATABASE in your MCP server configuration file (e.g., Claude Desktop’s claude_desktop_config.json).

What does the query tool do?

The query tool takes a SQL query string as a required parameter and returns the results of executing that query against the configured MySQL database.

How can I debug the mysql-server MCP Server?

Use the MCP Inspector by running npm run inspector. The Inspector provides a URL with debugging tools for the server, which communicates over stdio.

What runtime environment is required?

The server is a TypeScript project and requires Node.js to install dependencies and run the compiled JavaScript.