MySQL Database
About
Integrates with MySQL databases to enable secure query execution, schema management, and CRUD operations for structured data access and manipulation
Details
- Author
- enemyrr
- Repository
- enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server
- GitHub stars
- 23
- License
- MIT License
- Categories
- AI, Design, Developer Tools, Search, Frontend, Database, Infrastructure
- Tags
- #mobile
Jump to
- 14 database tools for queries, schema management, and more
- MCP Resources for browsing database schema
- MCP Prompts for generating SQL queries
- Multiple connection methods (URL, workspace, direct)
- Secure connection handling with automatic cleanup
- Prepared statement support for query parameters
- Comprehensive error handling and validation
- TypeScript support
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
MySQL DatabaseCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)nodeArguments-
Argument 1
/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
-
Argument 1
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
To install MySQL Database Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server --client claude
1. Clone and build the project:
git clone https://github.com/enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server.git
cd mcp-mysql-server
npm install
npm run build
2. Add the server in Cursor IDE settings:
- Open Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
- Search for "MCP: Add Server"
- Fill in the fields:
- Name: mysql
- Type: command
- Command: node /absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js
> Note: Replace /absolute/path/to/ with the actual path where you cloned and built the project.
You can configure the database connection in three ways:
1. Database URL in .env (Recommended):
DATABASE_URL=mysql://user:password@host:3306/database
2. Individual Parameters in .env:
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=your_user
DB_PASSWORD=your_password
DB_DATABASE=your_database
3. Direct Connection via Tool:
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "connect_db",
arguments: {
url: "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
// OR
workspace: "/path/to/your/project" // Will use project's .env
// OR
host: "localhost",
user: "your_user",
password: "your_password",
database: "your_database"
}
});
connect_db
Connect to MySQL database using URL, workspace path, or direct credentials.
query
Execute SELECT queries with optional prepared statement parameters.
execute
Execute INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE queries with optional prepared statement parameters.
list_tables
List all tables in the connected database.
describe_table
Get the structure of a specific table.
create_table
Create a new table with specified fields and indexes.
add_column
Add a new column to an existing table.
alter_column
Modify an existing column (type, nullable, default, or rename).
drop_column
Remove a column from a table.
drop_table
Delete a table (requires confirmation).
truncate_table
Remove all rows from a table (requires confirmation).
list_databases
List all accessible databases on the server.
get_indexes
List all indexes on a table.
get_foreign_keys
List all foreign key relationships for a table.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql database": {
"cwd": "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server",
"env": {},
"args": [
"/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
],
"command": "node"
}
}
}
Linux
{
"cwd": "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server",
"env": [],
"args": [
"/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
],
"command": "node"
}
Macos
{
"cwd": "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server",
"env": [],
"args": [
"/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
],
"command": "node"
}
Windows
{
"cwd": "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server",
"env": [],
"args": [
"/c",
"node",
"/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
],
"command": "cmd"
}
@enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server
A Model Context Protocol server that provides MySQL database operations. This server enables AI models to interact with MySQL databases through a standardized interface.
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Installation & Setup for Cursor IDE
Installing via Smithery
To install MySQL Database Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server --client claude
Installing Manually
1. Clone and build the project:git clone https://github.com/enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server.git
cd mcp-mysql-server
npm install
npm run build
2. Add the server in Cursor IDE settings:
- Open Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
- Search for "MCP: Add Server"
- Fill in the fields:
- Name: mysql
- Type: command
- Command: node /absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js
> Note: Replace /absolute/path/to/ with the actual path where you cloned and built the project.
Database Configuration
You can configure the database connection in three ways:
1. Database URL in .env (Recommended):
DATABASE_URL=mysql://user:password@host:3306/database
2. Individual Parameters in .env:
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=your_user
DB_PASSWORD=your_password
DB_DATABASE=your_database
3. Direct Connection via Tool:
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "connect_db",
arguments: {
url: "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
// OR
workspace: "/path/to/your/project" // Will use project's .env
// OR
host: "localhost",
user: "your_user",
password: "your_password",
database: "your_database"
}
});
Available Tools
1. connect_db
Connect to MySQL database using URL, workspace path, or direct credentials.2. query
Execute SELECT queries with optional prepared statement parameters.use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "query",
arguments: {
sql: "SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = ?",
params: [1]
}
});
3. execute
Execute INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE queries with optional prepared statement parameters.use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "execute",
arguments: {
sql: "INSERT INTO users (name, email) VALUES (?, ?)",
params: ["John Doe", "john@example.com"]
}
});
4. list_tables
List all tables in the connected database.use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "list_tables"
});
5. describe_table
Get the structure of a specific table.use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "describe_table",
arguments: {
table: "users"
}
});
6. create_table
Create a new table with specified fields and indexes.use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "create_table",
arguments: {
table: "users",
fields: [
{
name: "id",
type: "int",
autoIncrement: true,
primary: true
},
{
name: "email",
type: "varchar",
length: 255,
nullable: false
}
],
indexes: [
{
name: "email_idx",
columns: ["email"],
unique: true
}
]
}
});
7. add_column
Add a new column to an existing table.use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "add_column",
arguments: {
table: "users",
field: {
name: "phone",
type: "varchar",
length: 20,
nullable: true
}
}
});
8. alter_column
Modify an existing column (type, nullable, default, or rename).use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "alter_column",
arguments: {
table: "users",
column: "phone",
type: "varchar",
length: 50,
nullable: false,
newName: "phone_number" // optional: rename column
}
});
9. drop_column
Remove a column from a table.use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "drop_column",
arguments: {
table: "users",
column: "phone_number"
}
});
10. drop_table
Delete a table (requires confirmation).use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "drop_table",
arguments: {
table: "old_table",
confirm: true
}
});
11. truncate_table
Remove all rows from a table (requires confirmation).use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "truncate_table",
arguments: {
table: "logs",
confirm: true
}
});
12. list_databases
List all accessible databases on the server.13. get_indexes
List all indexes on a table.use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "get_indexes",
arguments: {
table: "users"
}
});
14. get_foreign_keys
List all foreign key relationships for a table.use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "get_foreign_keys",
arguments: {
table: "orders"
}
});
MCP Resources
Browse database schema as resources:
| URI | Description |
|-----|-------------|
| mysql://schema | Database overview (table count, size) |
| mysql://tables | List all tables with metadata |
| mysql://tables/{name} | Table details (columns, indexes, FKs) |
| mysql://tables/{name}/columns | Column definitions |
| mysql://tables/{name}/indexes | Index definitions |
| mysql://tables/{name}/sample | Sample 5 rows from table |
MCP Prompts
Pre-built prompts for common operations:
| Prompt | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| generate-select | Build SELECT query for a table |
| generate-insert | Generate INSERT template |
| generate-update | Generate UPDATE template |
| explain-schema | Natural language schema explanation |
| suggest-indexes | Index recommendations for a table |
Features
- 14 database tools for queries, schema management, and more
- MCP Resources for browsing database schema
- MCP Prompts for generating SQL queries
- Multiple connection methods (URL, workspace, direct)
- Secure connection handling with automatic cleanup
- Prepared statement support for query parameters
- Comprehensive error handling and validation
- TypeScript support
Security
- Uses prepared statements to prevent SQL injection
- Supports secure password handling through environment variables
- Validates queries before execution
- Automatically closes connections when done
Error Handling
The server provides detailed error messages for:
- Connection failures
- Invalid queries or parameters
- Missing configuration
- Database errors
- Schema validation errors
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request to https://github.com/enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server
License
MIT
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