Add it to Claude Code
claude mcp add sqlite -- npx mcp-sqlite-serverMake your agent remember this setup
sqlite's config, env vars, and the gotchas you hit — recalled in every future Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex session.
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What it does
- Read-only access by default for database safety
- Support for schema inspection and table metadata
- Query optimization via EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN
- Ability to opt-in to write mode for data modification
- Native support for TypeScript/Node.js environments
Tools 5
queryExecute SQL (SELECT, PRAGMA, EXPLAIN, WITH) and return results as a table.schemaGet full schema including all tables with columns, types, and row counts.table_infoGet detailed info for a single table including columns, constraints, and row count.explainRun EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN to optimize queries.list_databasesList .db, .sqlite, .sqlite3 files in a directory.Try it
Original README from ofershap/mcp-server-sqlite
mcp-server-sqlite
Query SQLite databases, inspect schemas, and explain queries from your AI assistant. Read-only by default for safety.
npx mcp-sqlite-server
Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, and any MCP client. Reads local
.dbfiles, no auth needed.
<sub>Demo built with remotion-readme-kit</sub>
Why
SQLite is everywhere. It's the default database for mobile apps, Electron apps, local-first tools, and increasingly for server-side projects too (Turso, Cloudflare D1, Bun's built-in SQLite). The official MCP reference includes a basic SQLite server, but it's Python-only. If you're working in a TypeScript/Node.js environment and want to ask your assistant "what tables are in this database?" or "run this query and show me the results," this server handles that. It opens the database read-only by default so you can explore safely, and you can opt into write mode when you need it.
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
query |
Execute SQL (SELECT, PRAGMA, EXPLAIN, WITH). Returns results as a table. |
schema |
Get full schema: all tables with columns, types, and row counts. |
table_info |
Detailed info for a single table: columns, constraints, row count. |
explain |
Run EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN to optimize queries. |
list_databases |
List .db, .sqlite, .sqlite3 files in a directory. |
Quick Start
Cursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"sqlite": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-sqlite-server"]
}
}
}
Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json (macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"sqlite": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-sqlite-server"]
}
}
}
VS Code
Configure the MCP server in your VS Code settings to run npx mcp-sqlite-server.
Example prompts
- "Show me the schema of my database at ./data.db"
- "Query the users table: SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 10"
- "Explain the query plan for this complex join"
- "What tables are in this database?"
- "Find all .db files in the current directory"
Safety
Read-only by default. The query tool accepts only SELECT, PRAGMA, EXPLAIN, and WITH in readonly mode. Set readonly=false in the tool args to enable INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, etc.
Development
npm install
npm run typecheck
npm run build
npm test
npm run format
npm run lint
See also
More MCP servers and developer tools on my portfolio.
Author
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License
MIT © 2026 Ofer Shapira