MySQL Database

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Enables direct MySQL database operations including query execution, schema management, and table information retrieval with built-in security features to prevent SQL injection attacks.

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Author: kevinbin
Repository: kevinbin/mcp-mysql-server
Categories: Productivity, Developer Tools, Design, Workplace, AI, Search, Database, Frontend, Knowledge Base, Security

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name MySQL Database

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) node
Arguments
- Argument 1 /absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js
Environment
- DB_HOST localhost
- DB_USER your_user
- DB_DATABASE your_database
- DB_PASSWORD your_password
- DATABASE_URL mysql://user:password@host:3306/database
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

To install MySQL Database Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server --client claude

1. Clone and build the project:

git clone https://github.com/enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server.git

cd mcp-mysql-server

npm install

npm run build

2. 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

> Note: Replace /absolute/path/to/ with the actual path where you cloned and built the project.

You can configure the database connection in three ways:

1. Database URL in .env (Recommended):

DATABASE_URL=mysql://user:password@host:3306/database

2. Individual Parameters in .env:

DB_HOST=localhost

DB_USER=your_user

DB_PASSWORD=your_password

DB_DATABASE=your_database

3. 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"

  }

});

`connect_db`

Connect to MySQL database using URL, workspace path, or direct credentials.

`query`

Execute SELECT queries with optional prepared statement parameters.

`execute`

Execute INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE queries with optional prepared statement parameters.

`list_tables`

List all tables in the connected database.

`describe_table`

Get the structure of a specific table.

`create_table`

Create a new table with specified fields and indexes.

`add_column`

Add a new column to an existing table.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql database": {
            "env": {
                "DB_HOST": "localhost",
                "DB_USER": "your_user",
                "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
                "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": {
        "DB_HOST": "localhost",
        "DB_USER": "your_user",
        "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
    },
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Macos

{
    "env": {
        "DB_HOST": "localhost",
        "DB_USER": "your_user",
        "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
    },
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Windows

{
    "env": {
        "DB_HOST": "localhost",
        "DB_USER": "your_user",
        "DB_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "DATABASE_URL": "mysql://user:password@host:3306/database"
    },
    "args": [
        "/c",
        "node",
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp-mysql-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "command": "cmd"
}

@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

1. Clone and build the project:

git clone https://github.com/enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server.git
cd mcp-mysql-server
npm install
npm run build

> 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:

1. Database URL in .env (Recommended):

DATABASE_URL=mysql://user:password@host:3306/database

2. Individual Parameters in .env:

DB_HOST=localhost

DB_USER=your_user

DB_PASSWORD=your_password

DB_DATABASE=your_database

3. 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", "john@example.com"]
  }
});

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
    }
  }
});

Features

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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connect_db

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list_tables

describe_table

create_table

add_column

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Linux

Macos

Windows

@enemyrr/mcp-mysql-server

Installation & Setup for Cursor IDE

Installing via Smithery

Installing Manually

Database Configuration

Available Tools

1. connect_db

2. query

3. execute

4. list_tables

5. describe_table

6. create_table

7. add_column

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Security

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