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@danexplore/mcp-mysql

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-22Source linked

MCP server for MySQL — connect your database to Claude AI

No outside reports on file

@danexplore/mcp-mysql connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcenpm (@danexplore/mcp-mysql)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @danexplore/mcp-mysql

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About @danexplore/mcp-mysql

@danexplore/mcp-mysql is an MCP server focused on Data & databases and Cloud & infrastructure: MCP server for MySQL — connect your database to Claude AI.

It is published on npm as @danexplore/mcp-mysql. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y @danexplore/mcp-mysql

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mysql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@danexplore/mcp-mysql"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

FF — Many risk signals

Signal-based grade (0/7 points): no public source code found. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

4/100
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

  • External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@danexplore/mcp-mysql). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install @danexplore/mcp-mysql?

Run npx -y @danexplore/mcp-mysql in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page.

Are there security reports about @danexplore/mcp-mysql?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). @danexplore/mcp-mysql currently holds Grade F (Many risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is @danexplore/mcp-mysql actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for @danexplore/mcp-mysql yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-28). Check the commit history and open issues before relying on it.

What are alternatives to @danexplore/mcp-mysql?

You can compare @danexplore/mcp-mysql side by side with other MySQL MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade F for @danexplore/mcp-mysql

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: @danexplore/mcp-mysql
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/danexplore-mcp-mysql
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade F (Many risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (@danexplore/mcp-mysql)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @danexplore/mcp-mysql`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Install command
npm install @danexplore/mcp-mysql
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-22

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