OceanBase MCP Server

Name: OceanBase MCP Server
Author: yuanoOo

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About OceanBase MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure interaction with OceanBase databases. This server allows AI assistants to list tables, read data, and execute SQL queries through a controlled interface, making database exploration and analysis safer and more structured.

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "oceanbase_mcp_server": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "oceanbase_mcp_server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is OceanBase MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure interaction with OceanBase databases. It allows AI assistants to list tables, read data, and execute SQL queries through a controlled interface, making database exploration and analysis safer and more structured.

How to use OceanBase MCP Server?

Install via pip install oceanbase-mcp-server, set environment variables (OB_HOST, OB_PORT (defaults to 2881), OB_USER, OB_PASSWORD, OB_DATABASE), then either configure in Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json or run standalone with python -m oceanbase_mcp_server.

Key features of OceanBase MCP Server

List available OceanBase tables as resources
Read table contents
Execute SQL queries with proper error handling
Secure database access through environment variables
Comprehensive logging

Use cases of OceanBase MCP Server

AI-assisted database exploration and analysis
Querying data without exposing raw credentials to the assistant
Controlled read and list operations on OceanBase tables
Secure database interaction from AI assistants like Claude Desktop

FAQ from OceanBase MCP Server

How do I install OceanBase MCP Server?

Run pip install oceanbase-mcp-server in your Python environment.

What environment variables are required?

OB_HOST, OB_USER, OB_PASSWORD, and OB_DATABASE are required; OB_PORT defaults to 2881 if not set.

Can I run OceanBase MCP Server standalone?

Yes, after installing dependencies, run python -m oceanbase_mcp_server.

What security measures should I take?

Create a dedicated OceanBase user with minimal permissions, never use root credentials, restrict database access, enable logging, and always follow the principle of least privilege.