Universal DB (read-only) MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Universal DB (read-only) in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add universal-db-read-only -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/alghanim/universal-db-mcp:0.2.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "universal-db-read-only": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/alghanim/universal-db-mcp:0.2.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Universal DB (read-only) MCP server do?

Read-only, guarded SQL access for AI agents: PostgreSQL, MySQL, ClickHouse, Oracle, SQL Server, Db2

Is the Universal DB (read-only) 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 Universal DB (read-only) run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Universal DB (read-only) to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add universal-db-read-only -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/alghanim/universal-db-mcp:0.2.0

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