MySQL MCP Server

@he426100

About MySQL MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure interaction with MySQL databases

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp-server-he426100": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "mysql-mcp-server",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MySQL MCP Server?

MySQL MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure interaction with MySQL databases. It allows AI assistants to list tables, read data, and execute SQL queries through a controlled interface, making database exploration and analysis safer and more structured.

How to use MySQL MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with Composer, and set environment variables for database connection (DB_HOST, DB_PORT, DB_USERNAME, DB_PASSWORD, DB_DATABASE). Run as a standalone server with php bin/console or via Docker.

Key features of MySQL MCP Server

List available MySQL tables as resources
Read table contents
Execute SQL queries with proper error handling
Secure database access through environment variables
Comprehensive logging

Use cases of MySQL MCP Server

AI-assisted database exploration and schema discovery
Controlled read and query access for AI assistants
Secure, logged database interaction in development environments
Automated data retrieval and analysis workflows

FAQ from MySQL MCP Server

How does MySQL MCP Server ensure security?

It uses environment variables for credentials, recommends creating a dedicated MySQL user with minimal permissions, never uses root credentials, and enables logging for audit purposes.

What are the runtime requirements for MySQL MCP Server?

PHP and Composer are required. A MySQL database server must be accessible, with connection details provided via environment variables.

How do I run MySQL MCP Server with Docker?

Build the image with docker build -t mysql-mcp-server ., then run with docker run -i --rm mysql-mcp-server --host 127.0.0.1.

Is there support for query whitelisting?

The README suggests considering query whitelisting for production use but does not implement it by default.

Where is database connection data stored?

Connection credentials are supplied via environment variables at runtime; no persistent credential storage is provided by the server.

Frequently asked questions

How does MySQL MCP Server ensure security?

It uses environment variables for credentials, recommends creating a dedicated MySQL user with minimal permissions, never uses root credentials, and enables logging for audit purposes.

What are the runtime requirements for MySQL MCP Server?

PHP and Composer are required. A MySQL database server must be accessible, with connection details provided via environment variables.

How do I run MySQL MCP Server with Docker?

Build the image with `docker build -t mysql-mcp-server .`, then run with `docker run -i --rm mysql-mcp-server --host 127.0.0.1`.

Is there support for query whitelisting?

The README suggests considering query whitelisting for production use but does not implement it by default.

Where is database connection data stored?

Connection credentials are supplied via environment variables at runtime; no persistent credential storage is provided by the server.

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