About @enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server
@enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server is an MCP server that provides MySQL database operations to AI models through a standardized interface. It suits users who want models to query and modify MySQL databases with defined tools.
Key features
- 01Query, write and schema management tools
- 02MCP resources for browsing database schema
- 03MCP prompts for generating SQL statements
- 04URL, workspace and direct connection methods
- 05Prepared statement support for query parameters
Use cases
- 01Letting an AI model query MySQL tables
- 02Working with MySQL databases from Cursor IDE
- 03Inspecting table structures, indexes and foreign keys
MCP support
This project is an MCP server that exposes MySQL query and schema tools, along with resources and prompts, to MCP clients.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project README@enemyrr/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 & Setup for Cursor IDE
Installing via Smithery
To install MySQL Database Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server --client claude
Installing Manually
- Clone and build the project:
git clone https://github.com/enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server.git
cd mcp-mysql-server
npm install
npm run build
- Add the server in Cursor IDE settings:
- Open Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
- Search for "MCP: Add Server"
- Fill in the fields:
- Name:
mysql - Type:
command - Command:
node /absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js
- Name:
Note: Replace
/absolute/path/to/with the actual path where you cloned and built the project.
Database Configuration
You can configure the database connection in three ways:
- Database URL in .env (Recommended):
DATABASE_URL=mysql://user:password@host:3306/database
- Individual Parameters in .env:
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=your_user
DB_PASSWORD=your_password
DB_DATABASE=your_database
- Direct Connection via Tool:
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "connect_db",
arguments: {
url: "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
// OR
workspace: "/path/to/your/project" // Will use project's .env
// OR
host: "localhost",
user: "your_user",
password: "your_password",
database: "your_database"
}
});
Available Tools
1. connect_db
Connect to MySQL database using URL, workspace path, or direct credentials.
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", "[email protected]"]
}
});
4. list_tables
List all tables in the connected database.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "list_tables"
});
5. describe_table
Get the structure of a specific table.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "describe_table",
arguments: {
table: "users"
}
});
6. create_table
Create a new table with specified fields and indexes.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "create_table",
arguments: {
table: "users",
fields: [
{
name: "id",
type: "int",
autoIncrement: true,
primary: true
},
{
name: "email",
type: "varchar",
length: 255,
nullable: false
}
],
indexes: [
{
name: "email_idx",
columns: ["email"],
unique: true
}
]
}
});
7. add_column
Add a new column to an existing table.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "add_column",
arguments: {
table: "users",
field: {
name: "phone",
type: "varchar",
length: 20,
nullable: true
}
}
});
8. alter_column
Modify an existing column (type, nullable, default, or rename).
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "alter_column",
arguments: {
table: "users",
column: "phone",
type: "varchar",
length: 50,
nullable: false,
newName: "phone_number" // optional: rename column
}
});
9. drop_column
Remove a column from a table.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "drop_column",
arguments: {
table: "users",
column: "phone_number"
}
});
10. drop_table
Delete a table (requires confirmation).
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "drop_table",
arguments: {
table: "old_table",
confirm: true
}
});
11. truncate_table
Remove all rows from a table (requires confirmation).
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "truncate_table",
arguments: {
table: "logs",
confirm: true
}
});
12. list_databases
List all accessible databases on the server.
13. get_indexes
List all indexes on a table.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "get_indexes",
arguments: {
table: "users"
}
});
14. get_foreign_keys
List all foreign key relationships for a table.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "mysql",
tool_name: "get_foreign_keys",
arguments: {
table: "orders"
}
});
MCP Resources
Browse database schema as resources:
| URI | Description |
|---|---|
mysql://schema | Database overview (table count, size) |
mysql://tables | List all tables with metadata |
mysql://tables/{name} | Table details (columns, indexes, FKs) |
mysql://tables/{name}/columns | Column definitions |
mysql://tables/{name}/indexes | Index definitions |
mysql://tables/{name}/sample | Sample 5 rows from table |
MCP Prompts
Pre-built prompts for common operations:
| Prompt | Description |
|---|---|
generate-select | Build SELECT query for a table |
generate-insert | Generate INSERT template |
generate-update | Generate UPDATE template |
explain-schema | Natural language schema explanation |
suggest-indexes | Index recommendations for a table |
Features
- 14 database tools for queries, schema management, and more
- MCP Resources for browsing database schema
- MCP Prompts for generating SQL queries
- Multiple connection methods (URL, workspace, direct)
- Secure connection handling with automatic cleanup
- Prepared statement support for query parameters
- Comprehensive error handling and validation
- TypeScript support
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:
- Connection failures
- Invalid queries or parameters
- Missing configuration
- Database errors
- Schema validation errors
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request to https://github.com/enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server
License
MIT
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