mcp-mysql-server
A Model Context Protocol server for MySQL database operations JavaScript-based implementation.
Documentation
@f4ww4z/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.
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install MySQL Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @f4ww4z/mcp-mysql-server --client claudeManual Installation
npx @f4ww4z/mcp-mysql-serverConfiguration
The server requires the following environment variables to be set in your MCP settings configuration file:
> recommended use
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@f4ww4z/mcp-mysql-server", "mysql://user:password@localhost:port/database"],
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@f4ww4z/mcp-mysql-server"],
"env": {
"MYSQL_HOST": "your_host",
"MYSQL_USER": "your_user",
"MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password",
"MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database"
}
}
}
}codex
mac
在 `~/.codex/config.toml`
[mcp_servers.mcp-mysql-server]
command = "npx"
args = [
"-y",
"@f4ww4z/mcp-mysql-server",
"mysql://user:password@127.0.0.1:3306/database"
]windows
在 `%USERPROFILE%\.codex\config.toml`
[mcp_servers.mcp-mysql-server]
command = "npx"
args = [
"-y",
"@f4ww4z/mcp-mysql-server",
"mysql://user:password@127.0.0.1:3306/database"
]Running evals
The evals package loads an mcp client that then runs the index.ts file, so there is no need to rebuild between tests. You can load environment variables by prefixing the npx command. Full documentation can be found here.
OPENAI_API_KEY=your-key npx mcp-eval src/evals/evals.ts src/index.tsAvailable Tools
1. connect_db
Establish connection to MySQL database using provided credentials.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "connect_db",
arguments: {
host: "localhost",
user: "your_user",
password: "your_password",
database: "your_database"
}
});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",
arguments: {}
});5. describe_table
Get the structure of a specific table.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "describe_table",
arguments: {
table: "users"
}
});Features
- Secure connection handling with automatic cleanup
- Prepared statement support for query parameters
- Comprehensive error handling and validation
- TypeScript support
- Automatic connection management
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 common issues:
- Connection failures
- Invalid queries
- Missing parameters
- Database errors
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request to https://github.com/f4ww4z/mcp-mysql-server
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is mcp-mysql-server?
mcp-mysql-server is A Model Context Protocol server for MySQL database operations JavaScript-based implementation.
How do I install mcp-mysql-server?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is mcp-mysql-server open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/f4ww4z/mcp-mysql-server and has 125 stars.
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