Question 1

What is an MCP Server, and why should I use it instead of a regular API?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a protocol developed by Anthropic specifically for AI assistants to access external tools. It offers a standardized format for tool descriptions, enhanced AI integration, automated permission management, and built-in security features, making it superior to regular APIs for AI interactions.

Question 2

What are the advantages of using stdio mode over HTTP API?

Accepted Answer

Stdio mode offers enhanced security (no open network port required), simplicity (no need for network and authentication configuration), efficiency (direct process communication), and isolation (each client has an independent process).

Question 3

Can I connect to a remote MySQL database?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. Simply specify the remote host address when connecting to the database. For example:nnnPlease connect to the remote database:n- Host: 192.168.1.100n- Port: 3306n- Username: remote_usern- Password: remote_passwordn- Database: remote_dbn

Question 4

Does the server support other databases besides MySQL?

Accepted Answer

Currently, only MySQL is supported. However, the architecture is designed to be extensible, with plans to support PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, and Oracle in the future.

Question 5

How can I back up and restore my configuration?

Accepted Answer

To back up your configuration, use the following command:nnbashncp ~/.vscode/mcp-settings.json ~/mcp-backup.jsonnnnTo restore your configuration, use:nnbashncp ~/mcp-backup.json ~/.vscode/mcp-settings.jsonn

Question 6

Does the server support write operations (e.g., INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)?

Accepted Answer

For security reasons, only read operations (SELECT) are supported by default. If you need write operations, you can modify the security restrictions in `src/database.ts` and rebuild the project. However, this increases the risk to your data, so proceed with caution.

Question 7

How can I monitor the status of the MCP server?

Accepted Answer

To check the status of the MCP server, you can use the following commands:nn*   Check the process: `ps aux | grep "mysql-mcp"`n*   Check the port (HTTP mode): `netstat -an | grep 3100`n*   View the logs: `tail -f ~/.vscode/logs/mcp-mysql.log`

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