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Multi Mysql MCP Server

MySQL and MariaDB connectivity for AI assistants with multi-db management.

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Overview

Multi Mysql MCP Server provides a centralized interface for interacting with multiple MySQL and MariaDB instances directly from AI coding assistants. It supports versions ranging from MySQL 5.7 to 9.x and MariaDB 10.x to 11.x, including cloud-hosted providers like AWS RDS and PlanetScale. The server features seven specific tools for database introspection and execution, including capabilities for listing tables, describing schemas, running health checks, and executing queries. It is built to facilitate AI-assisted database workflows using features like hot-reload configuration and per-project label isolation.

Our verdict

This server carries a high risk level with a security score of 27/100. Key concerns include its status as a community-maintained project without official vendor backing and the fact that its authentication methods and read-only implementation have not yet been independently verified. Users should exercise caution as the project has not undergone an editorial review, possesses limited community traction with zero GitHub stars, and has not received updates for over 200 days.

Supports multiple concurrent database connections
Includes tools for EXPLAIN ANALYZE with automatic rollback
Provides built-in SQL injection protection
Requires only three direct dependencies

High security risk score of 27/100
Not maintained by an official vendor
Last commit was 218 days ago
Authentication and read-only mechanisms are unverified

Setup

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "multi-mysql-mcp-server": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mysql-multi"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows), then restart Claude Desktop. Some servers require API keys or tokens as environment variables — check the project's README and add an "env" object if needed.

No read-only mode — running this grants full read/write access.
No built-in authentication — anyone with access to this config can invoke every tool it exposes.

Tools

Tool	Description	Risk
mysql_list_databases	List all configured database connections with status	low
mysql_query	Execute SQL queries with read-only enforcement and SQL injection protection	low
mysql_list_tables	List tables with row counts, storage engine (InnoDB, MyISAM), and data size	low
mysql_describe_table	Show columns, types, indexes, primary keys, foreign keys, and constraints	low
mysql_list_schemas	List all databases/schemas available on the MySQL server	low
mysql_health_check	Test connectivity, MySQL version, and response latency	low
mysql_explain	Run EXPLAIN ANALYZE with automatic ROLLBACK for safety	low

Compatibility

Client	Local	Docker	Remote	Read-only
ChatGPT
Claude Desktop
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf

Frequently asked questions

›Does this server support database platforms other than MySQL?

Yes, it supports both MySQL and MariaDB versions including AWS RDS, Azure, GCP Cloud SQL, and PlanetScale.

›Can I configure my connection settings without restarting the server?

Yes, the server supports hot-reloading for configuration changes.

›How can I restrict the server to only access specific databases for a project?

You can use the --label command line option to restrict the server to a single database connection.

›Is it possible to use environment variables inside the configuration file?

Yes, the server supports ${VAR} or ${VAR:-default} syntax within configuration string values.

›What security measures are in place to prevent accidental data modifications?

The server enforces read-only mode by default, blocks DDL statements like DROP or ALTER, and protects against SQL injection using a state-machine parser.

›Do I have to provide the host and credentials for every database connection?

You can provide either an individual URL string or use the specific fields for host, user, and database to define a connection.