About database-updater MCP Server
An MCP server for importing CSV and Excel data into PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or SQLite. It also provides notes for documenting database updates.
Key features
- 01Import CSV and Excel files
- 02Support four database types
- 03Configure connections and table mapping
- 04Create notes about updates
- 05Track database changes
Use cases
- 01Load spreadsheet data into a database
- 02Map a file to a target table
- 03Document database modifications
MCP support
Exposes `update_database` for importing files and `create_note` for recording update information to MCP clients.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEdatabase-updater MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server for updating databases from CSV and Excel files.
Features
Tools
-
update_database- Update database from CSV/Excel files- Supports CSV and Excel (.xlsx, .xls) file formats
- Compatible with multiple database types (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, SQLite)
- Configurable connection settings and table mapping
-
create_note- Create and manage notes (for documentation)- Store important information about database updates
- Track changes and modifications
Usage
Update Database
Use the update_database tool with the following parameters:
{
"filePath": "/path/to/your/file.csv",
"databaseType": "PostgreSQL",
"connectionString": "postgresql://user:pass@localhost:5432/db",
"tableName": "target_table"
}
Supported Database Types
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- SQLite
Development
Install dependencies:
npm install
Build the server:
npm run build
For development with auto-rebuild:
npm run watch
Installation
To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:
On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"database-updater": {
"command": "/path/to/database-updater/build/index.js"
}
}
}
Debugging
Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector:
npm run inspector
The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.
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