About
Read-only MySQL database access.
README
A Model Context Protocol server that provides read-only access to Mysql databases. This server enables LLMs to inspect database schemas and execute read-only queries.
Key Features
1.Read-Only Database Access: Enforces read-only operations through SQL validation and READ ONLY transactions
2.Schema Discovery: Automatically identifies and exposes database table structures
3.SQL Query Execution: Provides a query tool that accepts and executes SELECT statements
4.Model Context Protocol Compliance: Implements the MCP specification for seamless integration with compatible LLMs
5.Simple Configuration: Easy setup with minimal configuration required
Tools
- query
- Execute read-only SQL queries against the connected database
- Input:
sql(string): The SQL query to execute - All queries are executed within a READ ONLY transaction
Resources
The server provides schema information for each table in the database:
- Table Schemas (
mysql://user:password@localhost:3306/database)- JSON schema information for each table
- Includes column names and data types
- Automatically discovered from database metadata
Install
npm install @davewind/mysql-mcp-server -g
Configuration
MCP settings configuration file:
recommended use
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@davewind/mysql-mcp-server", "mysql://user:password@localhost:port/database"],
}
}
}
Test
Replace mysql://user:password@localhost:port/ and npm run inspector
"scripts": {
"inspector": "npx @modelcontextprotocol/[email protected] build/index.js mysql://user:password@localhost:port/database
}
Env
node v18 +
System Architecture
The MySQL MCP Server acts as an intermediary between LLMs and MySQL databases, processing requests according to the Model Context Protocol.
Component Interaction
Component Interaction
Security Model
The MySQL MCP Server implements a strict security model to ensure that database access is read-only.
Security measures include:
1.SQL query validation to allow only SELECT statements 2.Execution of all queries within READ ONLY transactions 3.No support for data modification operations (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, etc.) 4. No support for database schema modification (CREATE, ALTER, DROP, etc.)
Integration with LLMs
The MySQL MCP Server is designed to work with any LLM system that supports the Model Context Protocol. It communicates through JSON-RPC over stdio, following the MCP specification.
License
MIT
Installing davewind/mysql-mcp-server
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/dave-wind/mysql-mcp-serverFAQ
Is davewind/mysql-mcp-server MCP free?
Yes, davewind/mysql-mcp-server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does davewind/mysql-mcp-server need an API key?
No, davewind/mysql-mcp-server runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is davewind/mysql-mcp-server hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install davewind/mysql-mcp-server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open davewind/mysql-mcp-server 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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