MySQL MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install MySQL in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add gistrec-mysql -e MYSQL_USER=... -e MYSQL_DB=... -- npx -y mcp-mysql-client

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gistrec-mysql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mysql-client"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MYSQL_USER": "...",
        "MYSQL_DB": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the MySQL MCP server do?

MCP server for one MySQL database: schema, read-only queries and guarded writes.

Is the MySQL 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 MySQL run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add MySQL to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add gistrec-mysql -e MYSQL_USER=... -e MYSQL_DB=... -- npx -y mcp-mysql-client

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