MySQL MCP Server

MySQL MCP Server

Enables connecting to and querying MySQL databases directly from Cursor IDE, with support for executing SQL queries, listing databases and tables, inspecting schemas, and managing connections with SSL and connection pooling.

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MySQL MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for MySQL database integration with Cursor IDE. This server provides tools to connect to, query, and manage MySQL databases directly from Cursor.

Features

  • 🔌 Easy Connection: Connect to MySQL databases with simple configuration
  • 🔍 Query Execution: Run SQL queries and get structured results
  • 📊 Database Management: List databases, tables, and table schemas
  • 🛡️ Secure: Supports SSL connections and prepared statements
  • Performance: Connection pooling for optimal performance
  • 🎯 TypeScript: Fully typed for better development experience

Installation

From npm (recommended)

npm install -g @ashenud/mcp-mysql-server

From source

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

Usage

Cursor IDE Configuration

Add the following to your Cursor MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql": {
      "command": "@ashenud/mcp-mysql-server",
      "args": [],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "localhost",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "3306",
        "MYSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MYSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "MYSQL_DATABASE": "your_database"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

1. mysql_connect

Connect to a MySQL database.

Parameters:

  • host (string, optional): MySQL host (default: "localhost")
  • port (number, optional): MySQL port (default: 3306)
  • user (string, required): MySQL username
  • password (string, required): MySQL password
  • database (string, optional): Database name
  • ssl (boolean, optional): Use SSL connection (default: false)
  • connectionLimit (number, optional): Connection pool limit (default: 10)

Example:

{
  "name": "mysql_connect",
  "arguments": {
    "host": "localhost",
    "port": 3306,
    "user": "myuser",
    "password": "mypassword",
    "database": "mydb",
    "ssl": false
  }
}

2. mysql_query

Execute a SQL query.

Parameters:

  • query (string, required): SQL query to execute
  • params (array, optional): Query parameters for prepared statements

Example:

{
  "name": "mysql_query",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "SELECT * FROM users WHERE age > ?",
    "params": ["25"]
  }
}

3. mysql_list_databases

List all available databases.

Example:

{
  "name": "mysql_list_databases",
  "arguments": {}
}

4. mysql_list_tables

List tables in a database.

Parameters:

  • database (string, optional): Database name (uses current if not provided)

Example:

{
  "name": "mysql_list_tables",
  "arguments": {
    "database": "mydb"
  }
}

5. mysql_describe_table

Get table structure and schema information.

Parameters:

  • table (string, required): Table name
  • database (string, optional): Database name (uses current if not provided)

Example:

{
  "name": "mysql_describe_table",
  "arguments": {
    "table": "users",
    "database": "mydb"
  }
}

6. mysql_disconnect

Close the MySQL connection.

Example:

{
  "name": "mysql_disconnect",
  "arguments": {}
}

Development

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18.0.0 or higher
  • npm or yarn

Setup

  1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/ashenud/mcp-mysql-server.git
cd mcp-mysql-server
  1. Install dependencies:
npm install
  1. Build the project:
npm run build
  1. Run in development mode:
npm run dev

Testing

Run the test suite:

npm test

Configuration

The server can be configured through environment variables or by passing parameters to the mysql_connect tool:

  • MYSQL_HOST: Default MySQL host
  • MYSQL_PORT: Default MySQL port
  • MYSQL_USER: Default MySQL username
  • MYSQL_PASSWORD: Default MySQL password
  • MYSQL_DATABASE: Default database name
  • MYSQL_SSL: Use SSL connection (true/false)

Security Considerations

  • Always use strong passwords for database connections
  • Enable SSL for production environments
  • Use connection pooling to limit concurrent connections
  • Validate and sanitize all user inputs before executing queries
  • Consider using read-only database users for MCP connections

Error Handling

The server provides detailed error messages for common issues:

  • Connection failures
  • Invalid SQL queries
  • Authentication errors
  • Database access permissions
  • Network timeouts

Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name
  3. Make your changes and add tests
  4. Commit your changes: git commit -am 'Add some feature'
  5. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-name
  6. Submit a pull request

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Basic MySQL connection and query functionality
  • Database and table listing
  • Table schema inspection
  • Connection pooling support
  • SSL connection support

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