DB Gateway MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install DB Gateway in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add db-gateway -e DBS=... -- npx -y db-gateway

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "db-gateway": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "db-gateway"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DBS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the DB Gateway MCP server do?

145+ tools across 8 databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redshift, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, and more

Is the DB Gateway MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does DB Gateway run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add DB Gateway to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add db-gateway -e DBS=... -- npx -y db-gateway

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