Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)

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A server for secure interaction with Microsoft SQL Server databases using environment variables for configuration.

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Author: richardhan
Repository: RichardHan/mssql_mcp_server
GitHub stars: 65
License: MIT License
Categories: Database, Productivity, Design, Developer Tools, AI, Frontend, API, 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 Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) uvx
Arguments
- Argument 1 microsoft_sql_server_mcp
Environment
- MSSQL_USER your_username
- MSSQL_SERVER localhost
- MSSQL_DATABASE your_database
- MSSQL_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": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mssql": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["microsoft_sql_server_mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
        "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
      }
    }
  }
}

MSSQL_SERVER=localhost          # Required
MSSQL_DATABASE=your_database    # Required
MSSQL_USER=your_username        # Required for SQL auth
MSSQL_PASSWORD=your_password    # Required for SQL auth

MSSQL_SERVER=localhost
MSSQL_DATABASE=your_database
MSSQL_WINDOWS_AUTH=true         # Use Windows credentials

Claude Desktop / Cursor

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

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "microsoft sql server (mssql)": {
            "env": {
                "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
                "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
                "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
                "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
            },
            "args": [
                "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
            ],
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": {
        "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
        "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
    },
    "args": [
        "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
    ],
    "command": "uvx"
}

Macos

{
    "env": {
        "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
        "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
    },
    "args": [
        "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
    ],
    "command": "uvx"
}

Windows

{
    "env": {
        "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
        "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
    },
    "args": [
        "microsoft_sql_server_mcp"
    ],
    "command": "uvx"
}

Microsoft SQL Server MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for secure SQL Server database access through Claude Desktop.

Features

Quick Start

Install with Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mssql": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["microsoft_sql_server_mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MSSQL_SERVER": "localhost",
        "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database",
        "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration

Basic SQL Authentication

MSSQL_SERVER=localhost          # Required
MSSQL_DATABASE=your_database    # Required
MSSQL_USER=your_username        # Required for SQL auth
MSSQL_PASSWORD=your_password    # Required for SQL auth

Windows Authentication

MSSQL_SERVER=localhost
MSSQL_DATABASE=your_database
MSSQL_WINDOWS_AUTH=true         # Use Windows credentials

Azure SQL Database

MSSQL_SERVER=your-server.database.windows.net
MSSQL_DATABASE=your_database
MSSQL_USER=your_username
MSSQL_PASSWORD=your_password
Encryption is automatic for Azure

Optional Settings

MSSQL_PORT=1433                 # Custom port (default: 1433)
MSSQL_ENCRYPT=true              # Force encryption

Alternative Installation Methods

Using pip

pip install microsoft_sql_server_mcp

Then in claude_desktop_config.json:

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "mssql": {

      "command": "python",

      "args": ["-m", "mssql_mcp_server"],

      "env": { ... }

    }

  }

}

Development

git clone https://github.com/RichardHan/mssql_mcp_server.git
cd mssql_mcp_server
pip install -e .

Security

- Create a dedicated SQL user with minimal permissions
- Never use admin/sa accounts
- Use Windows Authentication when possible
- Enable encryption for sensitive data

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Microsoft SQL Server MCP Server

Features

Quick Start

Install with Claude Desktop

Configuration

Basic SQL Authentication

Windows Authentication

Azure SQL Database

Encryption is automatic for Azure

Optional Settings

Alternative Installation Methods

Using pip

Development

Security

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