Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about MCP Database Server

Q: What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs). It enables LLMs like Claude to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Q: What databases does the MCP Database Server support? A: The MCP Database Server supports both SQLite and SQL Server databases.

Q: How do I install the MCP Database Server? A: You can install it either directly using NPM globally or set up for local development. Refer to the installation instructions provided in the documentation.

Q: How do I configure Claude Desktop to use the MCP Database Server? A: Configuration involves specifying the command and arguments in the claude_desktop_config.json file, as detailed in the documentation for direct usage or local development.

Q: What tools are provided by the MCP Database Server? A: The server provides tools like read_query, write_query, create_table, alter_table, drop_table, list_tables, describe_table, export_query, append_insight, and list_insights.

Q: What are some use cases for the MCP Database Server? A: Use cases include customer service AI agents, financial analysis, healthcare data access, e-commerce personalization, and manufacturing process optimization.

Q: Where can I find the Claude Desktop configuration file? A: The configuration file is typically located at:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%Claudeclaude_desktop_config.json
• Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Q: What are the requirements for running the MCP Database Server? A: You need Node.js 18+ and, for SQL Server connectivity, SQL Server 2012 or later.

Q: Where can I find additional documentation and usage examples? A: Refer to the SQL Server Setup Guide and Usage Examples for detailed information.

Q: How does the MCP Database Server enhance security? A: It supports secure database access with options for Windows Authentication or username/password authentication for SQL Server.

Q: What is UBOS, and how does it relate to the MCP Database Server? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform that helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model and Multi-Agent Systems. The MCP Database Server is an asset available on the UBOS platform that helps connect LLMs to databases.

Q: Can I modify the code of the MCP Database Server? A: Yes, if you set up the server for local development, you can modify the code.