MySQL MCP Guide

Name: MySQL MCP
Author: MCP Community

Connect AI agents to MySQL databases. Execute queries, manage schemas, and perform data operations.

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Quick Start

Install

npx @mcp/mysql

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@mcp/mysql"
      ]
    }
  }
}

execute_query

Run SQL queries

inspect_schema

View database schema

MySQL MCP requires the following permissions. Review the risk levels before granting access.

Permission	Description	Risk
`database.read`	Read database data	low
`database.write`	Write database data	high