What is MSSQL

MSSQL MCP Server is a secure Model Context Protocol server designed for safe interactions with Microsoft SQL Server databases, enabling AI assistants to perform various database operations securely.

Use cases

It is suitable for applications that require controlled access to database functionalities, such as listing tables, retrieving data, and executing SQL queries with strict permission enforcement, particularly in AI-driven environments.

How to use

To use MSSQL MCP Server, set up your environment variables for database access, integrate it with applications like Claude Desktop by modifying the configuration file, or run it as a standalone server by installing dependencies and executing the server module.

Key features

Key features include secure database access via environment variables, controlled query execution with error handling, the ability to list tables and retrieve data, and comprehensive logging of database interactions for monitoring purposes.

Where to use

MSSQL MCP Server can be utilized in any application or environment that interacts with Microsoft SQL Server databases, particularly in scenarios requiring enhanced security measures, such as web applications, AI assistants, and internal tools.

MSSQL MCP Server

MSSQL MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure and structured interaction with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) databases. It allows AI assistants to:

• List available tables
• Read table contents
• Execute SQL queries with controlled access

This ensures safer database exploration, strict permission enforcement, and logging of database interactions.

Features

• Secure MSSQL Database Access through environment variables
• Controlled Query Execution with error handling
• Table Listing & Data Retrieval
• Comprehensive Logging for monitoring queries and operations

Installation

pip install mssql-mcp-server

Configuration

Set the following environment variables to configure database access:

MSSQL_DRIVER=mssql_driver
MSSQL_HOST=localhost
MSSQL_USER=your_username
MSSQL_PASSWORD=your_password
MSSQL_DATABASE=your_database
#optional
TrustServerCertificate=yes
Trusted_Connection=no

Usage

With Claude Desktop

To integrate with Claude Desktop, add this configuration to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mssql": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "path/to/mssql_mcp_server",
        "run",
        "mssql_mcp_server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MSSQL_DRIVER": "mssql_driver",
        "MSSQL_HOST": "localhost",
        "MSSQL_USER": "your_username",
        "MSSQL_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "MSSQL_DATABASE": "your_database"
      }
    }
  }
}

Running as a Standalone Server

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run the server
python -m mssql_mcp_server

Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mssql_mcp_server.git
cd mssql_mcp_server

# Set up a virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

# Install development dependencies
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

# Run tests
pytest

Security Considerations

• Use a dedicated MSSQL user with minimal privileges.
• Never use root credentials or full administrative accounts.
• Restrict database access to only necessary operations.
• Enable logging and auditing for security monitoring.
• Regularly review permissions to ensure least privilege access.

Security Best Practices

For a secure setup:

1. Create a dedicated MSSQL user with restricted permissions.
2. Avoid hardcoding credentials—use environment variables instead.
3. Restrict access to necessary tables and operations only.
4. Enable SQL Server logging and monitoring for auditing.
5. Review database access regularly to prevent unauthorized access.

For detailed instructions, refer to the MSSQL Security Configuration Guide.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Always follow the Principle of Least Privilege when configuring database access.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
5. Open a Pull Request.

Need Help?

For any questions or issues, feel free to open a GitHub Issue or reach out to the maintainers.