# Read MySQL

> Use this tool when you need to securely access and analyze data from MySQL databases, enabling large language models to inspect schemas, execute read-only SQL queries, and extract insights. It solves problems in data exploration, report generation, and building AI assistants that leverage structured data while maintaining integrity. The tool takes MySQL database connections as input and provides read-only access to data, making it ideal for use cases where data-driven responses are required.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/benborla-mysql  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/benborla-mysql

## Description

This MCP server, developed by Ben Borla, provides read-only access to MySQL databases for large language models. Built in TypeScript, it integrates with Claude Desktop and enables AI assistants to inspect database schemas and execute read-only SQL queries. The implementation stands out by focusing on security through read-only transactions and offering flexible database connection options. By bridging AI models with relational databases, this server allows AI systems to analyze data patterns, extract insights, and provide data-driven responses. It is particularly useful for scenarios like data exploration, report generation, and building AI assistants that can leverage structured data from MySQL databases while maintaining data integrity.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.64
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** database
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/benborla-mysql)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/benborla/mcp-server-mysql>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "benborla-mysql"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/benborla-mysql` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/benborla-mysql/pull`

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