MySQL MCP Server

Example Use Cases

• 1

  Inspect database table schemas and column types programmatically to generate accurate queries or map data to prompts.

• 2

  Run safe, read-only SQL queries against a MySQL database to retrieve data for reasoning, summaries, or evidence without risking modifications.

• 3

  Seamless integration with Cursor (via MCP) to provide database-aware conversational assistance within the Cursor environment.

Description

This MCP server exposes database schema metadata and executes read-only SQL queries against a connected MySQL instance, allowing language models and agents to inspect schemas and fetch data safely. It auto-discovers table schemas from database metadata and runs all queries inside a READ ONLY transaction with authentication via a MySQL URL. The server integrates with Cursor as an MCP provider and includes guidance for securing credentials and limiting permissions. It's distributed under the MIT License for local/self-hosted use.