Model Context Protocol moderate risk

DB

The DB MCP Server provides a unified interface for AI models to interact with multiple databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, TimescaleDB) simultaneously, enabling SQL queries, schema exploration, and transaction management.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHubPostgreSQLMySQLSQLiteDocker

Capabilities

readwriteexecadmin

Quickstart

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stdio-db-mcp-server": {
      "command": "/path/to/db-mcp-server/server",
      "args": ["-t", "stdio", "-c", "/path/to/config.json"]
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (7)

safe

query_<db_id>

Executes SELECT queries and returns results as a tabular dataset.

Read-only operation, no data modification.

high

execute_<db_id>

Runs data manipulation statements (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE).

Modifies database content, potential for data loss or corruption.

high

transaction_<db_id>

Manages database transactions (BEGIN, COMMIT, ROLLBACK).

Improper transaction handling can lead to data inconsistency.

safe

schema_<db_id>

Retrieves information about database schema (tables, columns, indexes).

Read-only operation, no data modification.

safe

performance_<db_id>

Analyzes query performance and provides optimization suggestions.

Read-only operation, no data modification.

high

create_hypertable_<db_id>

Converts a standard table to a TimescaleDB hypertable.

Modifies database schema, potential for data loss if not handled correctly.

safe

time_series_query_<db_id>

Executes optimized time-series queries with bucketing.

Read-only operation, no data modification.

Safety Assessment

The DB MCP Server offers a convenient way to interact with multiple databases, but it's crucial to secure the configuration file and implement robust input validation to prevent SQL injection attacks. Using read-only connections where possible significantly reduces risk. The server's safety depends heavily on the security practices of the user and the AI agent interacting with it.

Database connections are configured via a configuration file, limiting direct code access.
Supports read-only database connections for enhanced safety.
Lazy loading mode defers connection establishment, reducing initial exposure.
Provides database-specific tools, limiting the scope of each operation.

Executes SQL queries, which can be a significant attack vector if not properly sanitized.
Manages transactions, potentially leading to data corruption if not handled correctly.
Configuration file stores database credentials, requiring secure storage.
Lack of built-in input validation on SQL queries poses a risk of SQL injection.