SERVER

MySQL MCP

Rank #19,484

io.github.gistrec/mcp-mysql-client

MCP server for one MySQL database: schema, read-only queries and guarded writes.

4 versions

by gistrec (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 22, 2026

Last publish date

Nov 4, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with MySQL MCP

MySQL MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by gistrec. It ranks #19,484 of 171,126 active servers on MCP Toplist. MySQL MCP is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 4 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 22, 2026 and most recently updated on Nov 4, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What MySQL MCP can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using MySQL MCP

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 7, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

MYSQL_HOST · optional
MYSQL_PORT · optional
MYSQL_USER · required
MYSQL_PASS · optional
MYSQL_DB · required
MYSQL_SSL · optional
MYSQL_SSL_CA · optional
ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION · optional
ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION · optional
ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION · optional
MYSQL_MAX_ROWS · optional
MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect MySQL MCP and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add mcp-mysql-client -e "MYSQL_HOST=<your MYSQL_HOST>" -e "MYSQL_PORT=<your MYSQL_PORT>" -e "MYSQL_USER=<your MYSQL_USER>" -e "MYSQL_PASS=<your MYSQL_PASS>" -e "MYSQL_DB=<your MYSQL_DB>" -e "MYSQL_SSL=<your MYSQL_SSL>" -e "MYSQL_SSL_CA=<your MYSQL_SSL_CA>" -e "ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION=<your ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION>" -e "ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION=<your ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION>" -e "ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION=<your ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION>" -e "MYSQL_MAX_ROWS=<your MYSQL_MAX_ROWS>" -e "MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS=<your MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS>" -- npx -y mcp-mysql-client

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.mcp-mysql-client]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mcp-mysql-client"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-mysql-client.env]
MYSQL_HOST = "<your MYSQL_HOST>"
MYSQL_PORT = "<your MYSQL_PORT>"
MYSQL_USER = "<your MYSQL_USER>"
MYSQL_PASS = "<your MYSQL_PASS>"
MYSQL_DB = "<your MYSQL_DB>"
MYSQL_SSL = "<your MYSQL_SSL>"
MYSQL_SSL_CA = "<your MYSQL_SSL_CA>"
ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION = "<your ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION>"
ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION = "<your ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION>"
ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION = "<your ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION>"
MYSQL_MAX_ROWS = "<your MYSQL_MAX_ROWS>"
MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mysql-client": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mysql-client"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "<your MYSQL_HOST>",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "<your MYSQL_PORT>",
        "MYSQL_USER": "<your MYSQL_USER>",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "<your MYSQL_PASS>",
        "MYSQL_DB": "<your MYSQL_DB>",
        "MYSQL_SSL": "<your MYSQL_SSL>",
        "MYSQL_SSL_CA": "<your MYSQL_SSL_CA>",
        "ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION>",
        "MYSQL_MAX_ROWS": "<your MYSQL_MAX_ROWS>",
        "MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mysql-client": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mysql-client"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "<your MYSQL_HOST>",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "<your MYSQL_PORT>",
        "MYSQL_USER": "<your MYSQL_USER>",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "<your MYSQL_PASS>",
        "MYSQL_DB": "<your MYSQL_DB>",
        "MYSQL_SSL": "<your MYSQL_SSL>",
        "MYSQL_SSL_CA": "<your MYSQL_SSL_CA>",
        "ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION>",
        "MYSQL_MAX_ROWS": "<your MYSQL_MAX_ROWS>",
        "MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-mysql-client": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mysql-client"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "<your MYSQL_HOST>",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "<your MYSQL_PORT>",
        "MYSQL_USER": "<your MYSQL_USER>",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "<your MYSQL_PASS>",
        "MYSQL_DB": "<your MYSQL_DB>",
        "MYSQL_SSL": "<your MYSQL_SSL>",
        "MYSQL_SSL_CA": "<your MYSQL_SSL_CA>",
        "ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION>",
        "MYSQL_MAX_ROWS": "<your MYSQL_MAX_ROWS>",
        "MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mysql-client": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mysql-client"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "<your MYSQL_HOST>",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "<your MYSQL_PORT>",
        "MYSQL_USER": "<your MYSQL_USER>",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "<your MYSQL_PASS>",
        "MYSQL_DB": "<your MYSQL_DB>",
        "MYSQL_SSL": "<your MYSQL_SSL>",
        "MYSQL_SSL_CA": "<your MYSQL_SSL_CA>",
        "ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION>",
        "MYSQL_MAX_ROWS": "<your MYSQL_MAX_ROWS>",
        "MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mysql-client": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mysql-client"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_HOST": "<your MYSQL_HOST>",
        "MYSQL_PORT": "<your MYSQL_PORT>",
        "MYSQL_USER": "<your MYSQL_USER>",
        "MYSQL_PASS": "<your MYSQL_PASS>",
        "MYSQL_DB": "<your MYSQL_DB>",
        "MYSQL_SSL": "<your MYSQL_SSL>",
        "MYSQL_SSL_CA": "<your MYSQL_SSL_CA>",
        "ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION>",
        "ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION": "<your ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION>",
        "MYSQL_MAX_ROWS": "<your MYSQL_MAX_ROWS>",
        "MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your MYSQL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by gistrec

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for MySQL MCPyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 22, 2026
Latest version published: Nov 4, 2026
Version history: 4 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 7, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Nov 7, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 23, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Aug 24, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (4)

Version	Published
1.1.1	Nov 4, 2026
1.1.0	Oct 31, 2026
1.0.1	Oct 22, 2026
1.0.0	Aug 23, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains MySQL MCP?: MySQL MCP is maintained by gistrec, which publishes 2 MCP servers (29 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is MySQL MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — MySQL MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does MySQL MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 4 versions of MySQL MCP, most recently published on Nov 4, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for MySQL MCP?: The source code for MySQL MCP is hosted at github.com/gistrec/mcp-mysql-client.

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