mcp-database-tools

March 21, 2026 · View on GitHub

MCP server providing SQL and database tools for AI agents. All analysis is performed on SQL text — no actual database connection required.

Tools

sql_format

Format and prettify SQL queries with proper indentation, uppercased keywords, and aligned columns. Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite syntax.

sql_explain

Take a SQL query and explain what it does in plain English, step by step. Identifies query type, tables, columns, conditions, and provides optimization tips.

schema_analyze

Parse CREATE TABLE statements to extract tables, columns, types, constraints, foreign keys, and indexes. Generates an ER diagram in Mermaid format.

query_build

Build SQL queries from natural language descriptions. Supports common patterns like filtering by date, aggregation, joins, ordering, and pagination.

migration_generate

Compare two schemas (old vs new CREATE TABLE statements) and generate ALTER TABLE migration statements. Produces both up (forward) and down (rollback) migrations.

Installation

npm install
npm run build

Usage

With Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop config (claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "database-tools": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/mcp-database-tools/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Standalone

npm start

Development

npm run build    # Compile TypeScript
npm start        # Run the server

License

MIT