MCP SQL Server
A FastMCP server that provides natural language interaction with MS SQL databases, enabling users to query data, list tables, describe structures, and execute database operations through a conversational AI interface.
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MCP SQL Server
A FastMCP server that provides SQL database interaction tools via a conversational AI interface.
Overview
This project creates a server that exposes MS SQL Server operations through a conversational AI interface. It uses the FastMCP framework to provide tools for querying and manipulating SQL data, allowing users to interact with databases using natural language.
Features
- Execute SQL queries and view results
- List available tables in the database
- Describe table structure with column information
- Execute non-query operations (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
- List available ODBC drivers on the system
- View database information and server details
Requirements
- Python 3.7+
- pyodbc
- asyncio
- FastMCP framework
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server
Installation
- Install Python dependencies:
pip install pyodbc asyncio fastmcp
-
Ensure you have Microsoft SQL Server installed and the ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server.
-
Configure the connection settings in the script:
# Connection parameters
SERVER = "server\\instance" # Change to your SQL Server instance
DATABASE = "db_name" # Change to your database name
Usage
Run the server:
python mcp_sql_server.py
The server will initialize and establish a connection to the specified SQL Server database.
Available Tools
query_sql
Execute a SQL query and return the results.
query_sql(query: str = None) -> str
- If no query is provided, it defaults to
SELECT * FROM [dbo].[Table_1]
- Returns query results as a formatted string
list_tables
List all tables available in the database.
list_tables() -> str
- Returns a list of table names as a string
describe_table
Get the structure of a specific table.
describe_table(table_name: str) -> str
table_name
: Name of the table to describe- Returns column information including names and data types
execute_nonquery
Execute INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE or other non-query SQL statements.
execute_nonquery(sql: str) -> str
sql
: The SQL statement to execute- Returns operation results, including number of affected rows
- Automatically handles transactions (commit/rollback)
list_odbc_drivers
List all available ODBC drivers on the system.
list_odbc_drivers() -> str
- Returns a comma-separated list of installed ODBC drivers
database_info
Get general information about the connected database.
database_info() -> str
- Returns server name, database name, SQL Server version, current server time, and table count
Architecture
The server uses an asynchronous architecture to avoid blocking operations:
-
Lifecycle Management: The
app_lifespan
context manager handles database connection setup and teardown. -
Non-blocking Operations: Database operations run in a separate thread using
asyncio.get_event_loop().run_in_executor()
to prevent blocking the main event loop. -
Error Handling: All operations include comprehensive error handling with useful error messages.
Error Handling
The server handles various error conditions:
- Database connection failures
- SQL query syntax errors
- Table not found errors
- Permission-related issues
All errors are logged and appropriate error messages are returned to the client.
Customization
To add new database tools or modify existing ones, follow the pattern used in the existing tools:
@mcp.tool()
async def your_new_tool(ctx: Context, param1: str) -> str:
"""Documentation for your tool"""
try:
conn = ctx.request_context.lifespan_context["conn"]
if conn is None:
return "Database connection is not available."
def your_db_operation():
# Your database operations here
pass
loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
result = await loop.run_in_executor(None, your_db_operation)
# Process and return results
return "Your result"
except Exception as e:
return f"Error: {str(e)}"
Security Considerations
- The server uses Windows Authentication ("Trusted_Connection=yes")
- Consider implementing input validation for SQL queries to prevent SQL injection
- Restrict database user permissions based on the principle of least privilege
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Connection errors: Verify the SQL Server instance name and ensure it's running
- ODBC driver errors: Confirm ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server is installed
- Permission errors: Check that the Windows user running the application has appropriate SQL Server permissions
License
[Your License Information]
Contact
[Your Contact Information]
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