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MySQL MCP Server

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure interaction with MySQL databases

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Overview

MySQL MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure interaction with MySQL databases, allowing AI assistants to list tables, read data, and execute SQL queries through a controlled interface.

To use the MySQL MCP Server, clone the repository, install dependencies, configure the environment variables for database access, and run the server using PHP.

  • List available MySQL tables as resources - Read table contents - Execute SQL queries with proper error handling - Secure database access through environment variables - Comprehensive logging
  1. Securely interacting with MySQL databases for data analysis.
  2. Allowing AI assistants to perform database operations safely.
  3. Enabling structured database exploration for developers.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MySQL MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp-server-he426100": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mysql-mcp-server-he426100"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp-server-he426100": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mysql-mcp-server-he426100"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp-server-he426100": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mysql-mcp-server-he426100"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mysql-mcp-server-he426100": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mysql-mcp-server-he426100"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp-server-he426100": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mysql-mcp-server-he426100"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp-server-he426100": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mysql-mcp-server-he426100"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is MySQL MCP Server secure?

Yes! It is designed with security best practices, including minimal permissions and logging.

How do I configure the server?

Set the required environment variables for database access before running the server.

Can I use it for production?

Yes, but ensure to follow security best practices and restrict database access.

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