# IBM DB2 for i

> Use this tool when you need to securely query and manage IBM DB2 for i databases, solving problems related to data access and security in IBM i environments. It provides a comprehensive interface for inspecting database metadata and executing SQL queries, with inputs including SQL queries and database credentials, and outputs such as query results and metadata information. Ideal for use cases requiring robust database security and management in IBM i settings.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/strom-capital-db2i  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/strom-capital-db2i

## Description

Enables AI assistants to query IBM DB2 for i databases and inspect database metadata including schemas, tables, views, indexes, and constraints. Features comprehensive SQL security validation to block dangerous operations, configurable rate limiting to protect database resources, and support for both environment variables and Docker secrets for credential management. Designed specifically for IBM i environments with support for system naming conventions and CCSID handling.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.80
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** database
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/strom-capital-db2i)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/strom-capital/mcp-server-db2i>

## 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": "strom-capital-db2i"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/strom-capital-db2i` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/strom-capital-db2i/pull`

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