# mysql-db-reader

> Use this tool when you need to access and retrieve data from a MySQL database in a read-only mode. It solves problems related to data inspection, querying, and analysis by providing capabilities to list databases, tables, and schemas, as well as run SELECT queries and EXPLAIN plans. It takes MySQL database connections and query inputs, and outputs query results and database schema information.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/riefer02-mysql-db-reader  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/riefer02-mysql-db-reader

## Description

Read-only MySQL database access via MCP. Enables listing databases, tables, schemas, running SELECT queries, and EXPLAIN plans.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-03

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** database
- **Updated:** 2026-09-03

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/qmm7npfzri)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/riefer02/mysql-db-reader>

## 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": "riefer02-mysql-db-reader"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/riefer02-mysql-db-reader` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/riefer02-mysql-db-reader/pull`

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