MySQL

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Provides direct MySQL database interaction capabilities through natural language commands, enabling users to query, manage, and explore databases securely via parameterized queries without requiring SQL expertise.

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Author: leonmelamud
Repository: LeonMelamud/mysql-mcp
GitHub stars: 5
License: MIT License
Categories: Database, Other, AI, Design, Developer Tools, Search, Frontend, Security, Infrastructure

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

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) node
Arguments
- Argument 1 /path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js
Environment
- MYSQL_HOST localhost
- MYSQL_USER your_username
- MYSQL_DATABASE your_database
- MYSQL_PASSWORD your_password
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": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/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": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/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": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/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": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/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": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Once installed, you can use the MySQL MCP server in your conversations with Claude:

`create_note`

Create new text notes in the database. Parameters: title (string), content (string)

`list_tables`

List all tables in the connected database.

`count_tables`

Get the total number of tables in the database.

`search_tables`

Search for tables using LIKE pattern.

`describe_table`

Get the structure of a specific table.

`execute_sql`

Execute custom SQL queries.

- create_note - Create new text notes in the database
- Takes title and content as required parameters
- Stores note in the MySQL database
- list_tables - List all tables in the connected database
- count_tables - Get the total number of tables in the database
- search_tables - Search for tables using LIKE pattern
- describe_table - Get the structure of a specific table
- execute_sql - Execute custom SQL queries

Claude Desktop / Cursor

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

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mysql": {
            "env": {
                "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
                "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
        "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
    },
    "args": [
        "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Macos

{
    "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
        "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
    },
    "args": [
        "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Windows

{
    "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
        "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
    },
    "args": [
        "/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

MySQL MCP Server

A powerful MCP server that provides direct access to MySQL databases. This server enables AI agents to interact with MySQL databases, execute SQL queries, and manage database content through a simple interface.

Features

Resources

- Access notes stored in the database via note:///{id} URIs - Each note has a title and content - Plain text mime type for simple content access

Tools

- create_note - Create new text notes in the database - Takes title and content as required parameters - Stores note in the MySQL database - list_tables - List all tables in the connected database - count_tables - Get the total number of tables in the database - search_tables - Search for tables using LIKE pattern - describe_table - Get the structure of a specific table - execute_sql - Execute custom SQL queries

Prerequisites

- Node.js 18 or higher
- MySQL server installed and running
- A database with appropriate permissions

Setup

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone git@github.com:LeonMelamud/mysql-mcp.git

   cd mysql-mcp

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory with your MySQL connection details:

   MYSQL_HOST=localhost

   MYSQL_USER=your_username

   MYSQL_PASSWORD=your_password

   MYSQL_DATABASE=your_database

4. Build the server:

   npm run build

Installation

For Claude Desktop

Add the server config to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
        "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database"
      }
    }
  }
}

For Cline

Add the server config to your Cline MCP settings file:

On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%\Code\User\globalStorage\saoudrizwan.claude-dev\settings\cline_mcp_settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/mysql-server/build/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
        "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

Usage Examples

Once installed, you can use the MySQL MCP server in your conversations with Claude:

List all tables in the database

Please list all the tables in my MySQL database.

Execute a SQL query

Run this SQL query: SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 5

Create a note

Create a note titled "Meeting Notes" with the content "Discussed project timeline and assigned tasks."

Development

For development with auto-rebuild:

npm run watch

Debugging

Use the MCP Inspector to debug the server:

npm run inspector

The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.

License

MIT

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From the repository

create_note

list_tables

count_tables

search_tables

describe_table

execute_sql

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Linux

Macos

Windows

MySQL MCP Server

Features

Resources

Tools

Prerequisites

Setup

Installation

For Claude Desktop

For Cline

Usage Examples

List all tables in the database

Execute a SQL query

Create a note

Development

Debugging

License

Install

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