Mcp Server Sqlite

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About Mcp Server Sqlite

MCP server for SQLite — query databases, inspect schemas, explain queries

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sqlite": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-sqlite-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

Execute a SQL query against a SQLite database. Returns results as a formatted table. Read-only by default.

Get the schema of a SQLite database: all tables with columns and row counts.

Get detailed info about a single table: columns, types, constraints, and row count.

Explain the query plan for a SQL query (EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN). Helps optimize queries.

List all SQLite database files (.db, .sqlite, .sqlite3) in a directory.

Overview

What is Mcp Server Sqlite?

Mcp Server Sqlite is a TypeScript Model Context Protocol server that lets AI assistants query SQLite databases, inspect schemas, and explain queries. It is read-only by default for safety and works with any MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, etc.) by reading local .db files with no authentication required.

How to use Mcp Server Sqlite?

Run npx mcp-sqlite-server to start the server, then configure it in your MCP client by adding a server entry with command "npx" and arguments ["mcp-sqlite-server"]. No additional installation steps are needed.

Key features of Mcp Server Sqlite

Execute SQL queries (SELECT, PRAGMA, EXPLAIN, WITH) via the query tool.
Retrieve full schema with tables, columns, types, and row counts via schema.
Get detailed table info including constraints and row counts via table_info.
Run EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN to optimize queries via explain.
List .db, .sqlite, and .sqlite3 files in a directory via list_databases.
Read-only by default; optional write mode via readonly=false.

Use cases of Mcp Server Sqlite

Explore database schema and contents directly from an AI assistant.
Run SQL queries on local SQLite databases during development without switching tools.
Analyze and optimize query performance using EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN.
Discover all SQLite files in a project directory.