MySQL Node FAQs

Question 1

What is MySQL Node?

Accepted Answer

MySQL Node provides a foundational Model Context Protocol (MCP) server specifically designed for quick and easy integration with local MySQL databases, built entirely on Node.js.

Question 2

How quickly can I get started with MySQL Node?

Accepted Answer

It's designed for rapid deployment. Simply clone the repository, run 'npm install', rename and configure your '.env' file with database credentials, then execute 'node server.js' to get it running.

Question 3

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a framework that allows tools to interact with and query various data models or services. MySQL Node implements an MCP server to expose your local MySQL database via this protocol.

Question 4

How does MySQL Node integrate with Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

MySQL Node seamlessly integrates with Claude Code. You can add it to Claude's MCP server list (using the /mcp command), and once connected, Claude Code can launch the process and allow you to query your local MySQL database directly.

Question 5

Is MySQL Node suitable for production environments?

Accepted Answer

MySQL Node is provided as a bare-bones, foundational implementation. It's ideal for quick setup, testing, and serving as a starting point. Users are encouraged to extend and customize it to meet specific production requirements.

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