TiDB Server FAQs

Question 1

What are the prerequisites for using TiDB Server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Python and the 'uv' Python package installer.  You'll also require a TiDB Cloud account and a serverless TiDB database cluster.

Question 2

Where can I create a TiDB database cluster?

Accepted Answer

You can create a free TiDB database cluster at [tidbcloud.com](https://tidbcloud.com).

Question 3

What is TiDB Server?

Accepted Answer

TiDB Server is an implementation that allows you to connect to a TiDB serverless database using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Question 4

How do I integrate TiDB Server with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to configure your `claude_desktop_config.json` file with the correct command and arguments to run the server, including the path to your TiDB Server installation.

Question 5

How do I configure TiDB Server?

Accepted Answer

Configuration is done via environment variables or a .env file.  You'll need to provide your TiDB host, port, username, password, and database name.

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