Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about MySQL Query MCP Server

Q: What is the MySQL Query MCP Server? A: It’s a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants to execute read-only MySQL database queries, enabling them to access and analyze your data securely.

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

Q: What types of queries are supported? A: Only read-only queries are supported, specifically SELECT, SHOW, and DESCRIBE statements.

Q: Can I use it to modify data in my database? A: No, it only allows read-only access, preventing any data modifications.

Q: What AI tools are compatible with this server? A: Any tool that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), including Cursor IDE and Anthropic Claude.

Q: How do I install it? A: You can install it globally using npm: npm install -g mysql-query-mcp-server or run directly with npx: npx mysql-query-mcp-server.

Q: How do I configure it? A: You configure it through an MCP configuration file (e.g., .cursor/mcp.json), specifying the connection details for your MySQL database.

Q: What are the supported environments? A: It supports predefined environments: local, development, staging, and production.

Q: Does it support SSL connections? A: Yes, it supports SSL connections for secure database access.

Q: What if I have connection issues? A: Verify your database credentials, ensure the MySQL server is running and accessible, check for firewall rules, and enable debug mode.

Q: What is UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. It helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model and Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: How does MySQL Query MCP Server integrate with UBOS? A: It integrates seamlessly, allowing AI agents within the UBOS platform to securely access and analyze MySQL data, enhancing their capabilities.

Q: Where can I find more information or support? A: You can open an issue on the GitHub repository: https://github.com/devakone/mysql-query-mcp-server/issues