The MySQL MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that enables secure interaction with MySQL databases. This server component facilitates communication between AI applications (hosts/clients) and MySQL databases, making database exploration and analysis safer and more structured through a controlled interface. It is not designed to be used as a standalone server, but rather as a MCP protocol implementation between AI applications and MySQL databases. It supports listing available MySQL tables as resources, reading table contents, and executing SQL queries with robust error handling, all while enforcing secure access via environment variables. Configuration is done through environment variables such as MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD, and MYSQL_DATABASE, enabling safer deployments without hard-coded credentials. The project emphasizes comprehensive logging for auditing and debugging. It is intended to be integrated with AI applications like Claude Desktop and VS Code, with guidance for configuration in Claude Desktop and VS Code. A dedicated MCP Inspector is provided for debugging, and security considerations and best practices are outlined.