Database Tools
FreeNot checkedMCP server for SQL/database: format SQL, explain queries in plain English, analyze schemas, build queries from natural language, generate migrations Install: np
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MCP server for SQL/database: format SQL, explain queries in plain English, analyze schemas, build queries from natural language, generate migrations Install: npx @rog0x/mcp-database-tools
README
MCP server providing SQL and database tools for AI agents. All analysis is performed on SQL text — no actual database connection required.
Tools
sql_format
Format and prettify SQL queries with proper indentation, uppercased keywords, and aligned columns. Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite syntax.
sql_explain
Take a SQL query and explain what it does in plain English, step by step. Identifies query type, tables, columns, conditions, and provides optimization tips.
schema_analyze
Parse CREATE TABLE statements to extract tables, columns, types, constraints, foreign keys, and indexes. Generates an ER diagram in Mermaid format.
query_build
Build SQL queries from natural language descriptions. Supports common patterns like filtering by date, aggregation, joins, ordering, and pagination.
migration_generate
Compare two schemas (old vs new CREATE TABLE statements) and generate ALTER TABLE migration statements. Produces both up (forward) and down (rollback) migrations.
Installation
npm install
npm run build
Usage
With Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config (claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"database-tools": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["path/to/mcp-database-tools/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}
Standalone
npm start
Development
npm run build # Compile TypeScript
npm start # Run the server
License
MIT
Installing Database Tools
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/rog0x/mcp-database-toolsFAQ
Is Database Tools MCP free?
Yes, Database Tools MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Database Tools need an API key?
No, Database Tools runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Database Tools hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Database Tools in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Database Tools on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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