Database MCP Sqlite
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
MCP server for SQLite databases. Read-only by default, row caps, statement timeouts.
What you can do with it
We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.
- Connection: Runs on your computer
- Transport: stdio
- Category: Databases & datasets
- You need to fill in: SQLITE_PATH
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Passed 2/2 checks · Runs on your computer
First: which AI do you use?
Pick your app and the steps appear below.
Works with Claude, with some setup first
You need a Database MCP Sqlite key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Sign up and create a Database MCP Sqlite key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Paste these settings and save the file
{ "mcpServers": { "database-sqlite": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@database-mcp/sqlite" ], "env": { "SQLITE_PATH": "your-value" } } } }Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Quit Claude and open it again
Try it
Use Database MCP Sqlite and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing✓ If Claude says it is using Database MCP Sqlite or shows a Database MCP Sqlite tool in the answer, you are connected
Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version
ChatGPT cannot connect Database MCP Sqlite yet
Database MCP Sqlite runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web
What you can do instead
A · Use an app that can connect Database MCP Sqlite
- You need a Database MCP Sqlite key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
- You need a Database MCP Sqlite key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
- You need a Database MCP Sqlite key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
- You need a Database MCP Sqlite key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
B · Others in Databases & datasets that work with ChatGPT
Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key
- Supabase✓ ChatGPT
- Appwrite MCP✓ ChatGPT
- Pg Aiguide✓ ChatGPT
Works with Claude Code, with some setup first
You need a Database MCP Sqlite key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Sign up and create a Database MCP Sqlite key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Paste this command and press Enter
claude mcp add database-sqlite --env SQLITE_PATH=your-value -- npx -y @database-mcp/sqliteReplace “your-value” with your key before pressing Enter
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Database MCP Sqlite listed as connected
Try it
Use Database MCP Sqlite and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing✓ If Claude Code says it is using Database MCP Sqlite or shows a Database MCP Sqlite tool in the answer, you are connected
Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version
Works with Cursor, with some setup first
You need a Database MCP Sqlite key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Sign up and create a Database MCP Sqlite key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Fill in your key
In the Database MCP Sqlite settings, SQLITE_PATH is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Try it
Use Database MCP Sqlite and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing✓ If Cursor says it is using Database MCP Sqlite or shows a Database MCP Sqlite tool in the answer, you are connected
Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version
Works with VS Code, with some setup first
You need a Database MCP Sqlite key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Sign up and create a Database MCP Sqlite key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Fill in your key
In the Database MCP Sqlite settings, SQLITE_PATH is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Try it
Use Database MCP Sqlite and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing✓ If VS Code says it is using Database MCP Sqlite or shows a Database MCP Sqlite tool in the answer, you are connected
Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version
Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.
JSON settings are under “For developers” below
For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings
Installed on your computer
Claude Code
claude mcp add database-sqlite --env SQLITE_PATH=your-value -- npx -y @database-mcp/sqliteClaude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"database-sqlite": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@database-mcp/sqlite"
],
"env": {
"SQLITE_PATH": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"database-sqlite": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@database-mcp/sqlite"
],
"env": {
"SQLITE_PATH": "your-value"
}
}
}
}VS Code (mcp.json)
{
"servers": {
"database-sqlite": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@database-mcp/sqlite"
],
"env": {
"SQLITE_PATH": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Values you fill in
SQLITE_PATHrequired envPath to the SQLite database file
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
At a glance
- GitHub starsi
- 5 (Stars for the whole repo)
This repo holds several MCP listings; its stars count once in rankings - Downloads per weeki
- 164/wk
- Connection
- Runs on your computer
- Transport
- stdio
- Latest versioni
- 0.5.0
- Categoryi
- Databases & datasets
- Published to registryi
- Oct 17, 2026
- Code last changedi
- Nov 1, 2026
- Maker
- arifulislamat
- Packages
npm: @database-mcp/sqlitepypi: database-mcp-sqlitecargo: database-mcp-rs-sqlite- Registry status
- Active
Which apps can use it
Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.
Run on your computer in
ClaudeGooseLM StudioMsty StudioCherry StudioCursorVS Code + GitHub CopilotVisual StudioWindsurf (Devin Desktop)ZedKiroClineContinueJetBrains AI AssistantClaude CodeCodex CLIGemini CLIOpenCodenodecodeWarpLibreChatRaycast
Related guides
What it can do
Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.
Basic checksi
We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 11, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account arifulislamat, which owns the repo
- ✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 10 days ago
- … Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
- – Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
- – Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
- … Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints
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User reviews
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Compared with others in Databases & datasetsi
- More stars than 90% of the other 1163 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 65% of the other 1163 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1163 servers in this category
Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.
Common questions
Is Database MCP Sqlite safe?
It passed 2 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
You need to fill in: SQLITE_PATH
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed 10 days ago, and the latest version (0.5.0) reached the registry 25 days ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js, Python (uv), Rust on your computer.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: Dbx, MCP Toolbox for Databases, MCP Toolbox for Databases
Alternatives
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README from the maker
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database-mcp
MCP servers that give AI clients safe, structured access to SQL databases.
One installable package per database engine, in TypeScript (npm), Python (PyPI), and Rust (crates.io). Every package exposes the same minimal two-tool surface, execute_sql and search_objects, with guardrails on by default: read-only mode, row caps, and statement timeouts.
Packages
| Engine | TypeScript (npm) | Python (PyPI) | Rust (crates.io) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQLite | @database-mcp/sqlite | database-mcp-sqlite | database-mcp-rs-sqlite |
| libSQL | @database-mcp/libsql | database-mcp-libsql | database-mcp-rs-libsql |
| MySQL | @database-mcp/mysql | database-mcp-mysql | database-mcp-rs-mysql |
| MariaDB | @database-mcp/mariadb | database-mcp-mariadb | database-mcp-rs-mariadb |
| Postgres | @database-mcp/postgres | database-mcp-postgres | database-mcp-rs-postgres |
All three lines are published and pass the same language-agnostic conformance suite against real databases in CI, so behavior is identical regardless of language. Every engine is also listed on the MCP Registry with all three install options: npm, PyPI, and cargo.
Rust crates are named database-mcp-rs- because the plain names are taken on crates.io; the command each one installs is still database-mcp- . Go is planned.
Design principles
- Two tools, no more. A tiny tool surface keeps the model's context window clean.
search_objectsprogressively discloses schema: call it with no arguments to list tables, with a table name to get columns, indexes, and foreign keys. - Safe by default. Read-only mode is enforced in two layers: a conservative SQL guard, plus a session-level read-only setting in the database itself. Rows are capped (default 1000) and statements time out (default 30s).
- Configured at launch, never via chat. Connection details come from flags, a YAML config file, or environment variables. Credentials are never accepted through a tool call.
- Secrets never appear in logs. Passwords live in non-printable secret types, DSNs are sanitized before logging, and a redaction filter guards the log boundary.
Quick start
Pick your engine's package; each README has the full config surface. SQLite via npm:
{
"mcpServers": { "sqlite": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@database-mcp/sqlite", "--dsn", "/absolute/path/to/database.db"] } } }
Or via PyPI: use "command": "uvx" and "args": ["database-mcp-sqlite", "--dsn", "/absolute/path/to/database.db"].
Or as a native binary, with no Node or Python runtime: run cargo install database-mcp-rs-sqlite, then use "command": "database-mcp-sqlite" with the same args minus the package name.
Flags, environment variables, and YAML config are identical across all three lines.
Networked engines take credentials from the environment (MYSQL_*, MARIADB_*, POSTGRES_*/DATABASE_URL, LIBSQL_URL/LIBSQL_AUTH_TOKEN), *_FILE mounted secrets, or a YAML file via --config. Never from a chat prompt.
Contributing
See CONTRIBUTING.md. The short version: the conformance suite is the definition of done. A change is mergeable only when conformance/run.mjs passes against every affected server.