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benborla29/mcp-server-mysql
A Model Context Protocol server that provides read-only access to MySQL databases. This server enables LLMs to inspect database schemas and execute read-only queries.
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From the listing
About benborla29/mcp-server-mysql
A Model Context Protocol server providing read-only access to MySQL databases. It allows LLMs to inspect database schemas and execute SELECT queries through a standard interface. Built in JavaScript, it integrates with MCP-compatible agents.
Best for
Developers needing safe, read-only MySQL access for AI agents and LLMs.
Use cases
- Enable LLMs to query existing MySQL databases for data retrieval
- Let agents explore database schemas and relationships
- Provide safe read-only database access for AI assistants
Notes
1,758 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-03-10. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Simple setup with MySQL connection configuration
- Read-only enforcement prevents accidental data modification
- Leverages MCP protocol for wide compatibility with LLM tools
Cons
- No write support limits use to read-only scenarios
- Requires MCP-compatible host or agent to function
- Potential performance impact if running complex queries through LLM
Key facts
What we have checked
- Days since the last commit
- 91
- GitHub forks
- 259
- GitHub stars
- 2,182
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 157.6
- Open issues
- 46
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 0
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How to use
How to set it up
As the listing publishes it. We have not run this install.
Clients the listing names (not checked here)
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor
Install
Add benborla29/mcp-server-mysql to your client
No install recipe yet. We write one for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and ChatGPT when the server is in the official MCP registry with a package or remote address we can use.
Until then, follow the project's own README, or the setup the listing publishes under How to set it up.
Works with
What benborla29/mcp-server-mysql connects to
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Health and security
Is benborla29/mcp-server-mysql looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
25 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 24.5 of 30 | Last push 91 days ago |
| Releases | 0 of 15 | 0 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 0 of 20 | First reply in 157.6 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 0 of 15 | Owned by a single user |
| Official source | 0 of 20 | Community server |
Security check static checks
100 out of 100
- Note No published npm or PyPI package of this repository was found, so package advisories were not checked.
- Note The lab has not recorded this server's tool list yet, so tool permissions were not checked.
Sources
Where this comes from
- GitHubRegistry
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