FAQ: MCP-DB Navigator

Q: What is MCP-DB Navigator? A: MCP-DB Navigator is a powerful MySQL/MariaDB database navigation tool using MCP (Model Control Protocol) for easy database querying and management.

Q: What databases are supported by MCP-DB Navigator? A: MCP-DB Navigator supports MySQL and MariaDB databases.

Q: How do I install MCP-DB Navigator? A: You can install it from PyPI using pip install mcp-db-navigator or from source by cloning the repository and running pip install -e ..

Q: What is MCP? A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Q: How do I configure the database connection? A: You need to create a .env file with your database credentials, including host, port, database name, username, and password.

Q: Can I use MCP-DB Navigator with Cursor or Claude? A: Yes, MCP-DB Navigator integrates seamlessly with Cursor and Claude. You can configure it by adding a new MCP server in their settings.

Q: Where are the logs stored? A: Logs are stored in C:Users<YourUsername>.mcpmcp-db.log on Windows and /home/<yourusername>/.mcp/mcp-db.log or /Users/<yourusername>/.mcp/mcp-db.log on macOS/Linux.

Q: What security features are included in MCP-DB Navigator? A: Security features include secure credential management, Pydantic model validation, SQL injection prevention through parameterized queries, and SSL/TLS support.

Q: Does MCP-DB Navigator support SSL/TLS connections? A: Yes, MCP-DB Navigator supports SSL/TLS for secure connections. You need to provide the path to your SSL CA certificate in the .env file.

Q: What are the benefits of using MCP-DB Navigator with UBOS? A: Integrating MCP-DB Navigator with UBOS allows you to build AI Agents that can seamlessly interact with your MySQL/MariaDB databases, enabling AI-driven automation and data-driven decision-making.