MySQL FAQs

Question 1

What is MySQL and how does it enable AI database access?

Accepted Answer

MySQL is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to connect AI assistants like Cursor and Claude Desktop to your MySQL databases. It allows AI to securely query, list tables, and view table structures, acting as a safe bridge between your AI tools and database.

Question 2

What kind of SQL operations can AI assistants perform with this tool?

Accepted Answer

By default, AI assistants can perform read-only operations such as SELECT, SHOW, and DESCRIBE. It includes robust safety checks that strictly prohibit DDL operations (CREATE, DROP, ALTER). Write operations (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) are optional and can be enabled with explicit configuration.

Question 3

Which AI assistants are compatible with MySQL?

Accepted Answer

This tool is built upon the Model Context Protocol, making it compatible with AI assistants that support MCP, such as Cursor and Claude Desktop. This ensures a standardized and secure way for AI to interact with your MySQL data.

Question 4

How does MySQL ensure database security with AI access?

Accepted Answer

Security is paramount. The tool features built-in safety checks that prevent DDL operations and defaults to prohibiting write operations. For enhanced security, it's highly recommended to configure a dedicated read-only database user for the MCP server.

Question 5

Is it difficult to set up MySQL with my AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

Setup is straightforward. You can easily install the server globally via npm or use npx. Configuration involves adding a few lines to your AI assistant's settings.json file with your database connection details. After configuration, a quick restart of your AI assistant will enable the connection.

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