io.github.arifulislamat/database-mcp-mariadb

Safely query MariaDB through MCP with read-only defaults and built-in safeguards.

Source

Official Registry

Updated

2026-07-16

// securityCaution

Requires keys· MARIADB_HOST, MARIADB_USER, MARIADB_PASSWORD, MARIADB_DATABASE
Runs locally
Official / curated
Open source
Community-trusted

Running security audit…

Credentials
Network egress
Code execution
Data access
Supply chain

// install

Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners

Please install the "io.github.arifulislamat/database-mcp-mariadb" MCP server from askskill:
Run: claude mcp add 'io-github-arifulislamat-database-mcp-mariadb' -- npx -y @database-mcp/mariadb

// examples

Query order summary

Prompt

Connect to the MariaDB database and calculate daily order counts and revenue for the last 30 days, returning results sorted by date ascending.

Expected

A day-by-day aggregated result set suitable for reporting or trend analysis.

Inspect table schema

Prompt

Read the schema of the users table in MariaDB and list column names, types, and whether null values are allowed.

Expected

Structured schema details for the users table to help understand the database design.

Run safe read-only analysis

Prompt

Run a read-only query on the inventory table to find items with stock below 10, and limit returned rows to avoid oversized results.

Expected

A list of low-stock items returned within controlled output limits.

// use cases

Let AI read MariaDB data

Developers or data analysts can expose MariaDB to an AI through this MCP tool for querying, schema inspection, and database understanding. It fits conversational workflows that need database access.

Perform database analysis under safeguards

When a team wants to reduce the risk of accidental changes, this tool uses read-only defaults with row caps and timeouts. It is suitable for analysis or troubleshooting without directly modifying database contents.

// docs

No documentation provided

Check the source repo for usage and examples.

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// FAQ

What does this tool do?

This is an MCP server for MariaDB, allowing MCP-compatible AI or clients to access the database. The provided information indicates it is mainly for reading and querying data.

Does it modify the database by default?

No. The description explicitly says it is read-only by default, which helps reduce the risk of accidental writes or deletions.

What safety or reliability safeguards does it include?

The provided description mentions row caps, timeouts, and that secrets are never logged. These safeguards help limit result size, avoid long-running blocks, and protect sensitive information.