PlanetScale MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install PlanetScale in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http planetscale https://mcp.pscale.dev/mcp/planetscale

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planetscale": {
      "url": "https://mcp.pscale.dev/mcp/planetscale"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the PlanetScale MCP server do?

Connect to PlanetScale databases, branches, schema, query insights, and execute SQL

Is the PlanetScale MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does PlanetScale run locally or remotely?

Remote. Hosted by the provider. You connect with a URL, nothing to install.

How do I add PlanetScale to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http planetscale https://mcp.pscale.dev/mcp/planetscale

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