MySQL

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MySQL Context Server offers a secure and efficient gateway for AI assistants and other Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients to interact with MySQL databases. Designed as a fast, read-only server, it allows tools like Claude Desktop to safely explore database schemas, execute controlled SQL queries, and even perform vector similarity searches on MySQL 9.0+ instances. This single Go binary enhances secure development, debugging, analytics, and schema documentation by providing strict control over database access, ensuring data integrity while empowering advanced data exploration and insights.

Key Features

• AI-Powered Database Exploration: Facilitates schema exploration and safe query execution for Model Context Protocol clients.
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• Vector Search Capabilities: Enables similarity search on vector columns for MySQL 9.0+ databases.
• Multi-DSN Connection Management: Supports connecting to and switching between multiple MySQL database instances.
• Robust Observability: Includes query timeouts, structured JSON logging, and comprehensive audit logs.
• Read-Only Database Access: Ensures data safety by blocking all non-read operations (SELECT, SHOW, DESCRIBE, EXPLAIN).

Use Cases

• Securely connecting AI assistants (like Claude Desktop) to MySQL databases for schema exploration and controlled querying.
• Assisting developers with database debugging and secure read-only SQL execution in development environments.
• Generating schema documentation and performing analytics by enabling AI tools to introspect database structures safely.