db-gateway
145+ tools across 8 databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redshift, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, and more
No outside reports on file
db-gateway is distributed via npm (db-gateway); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (db-gateway)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y db-gatewayEverything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Db Gateway
Db Gateway is an MCP server focused on Data & databases: 145+ tools across 8 databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redshift, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, and more.
It is published on npm as db-gateway and hosted on GitHub at sijunkim/db-gateway. Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Run db-gateway with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"db-gateway": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "db-gateway"]
}
}
}
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (db-gateway). 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 Db Gateway?
Run npx -y db-gateway 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. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/sijunkim/db-gateway.
Are there security reports about Db Gateway?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Db Gateway currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.
Is Db Gateway actively maintained?
We do not have star or download counts on file for Db Gateway yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/sijunkim/db-gateway before relying on it.
What are alternatives to Db Gateway?
You can compare Db Gateway side by side with other MySQL, MongoDB MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- sijunkim
- Source code
- github.com/sijunkim/db-gateway
- Install command
- npm install db-gateway
- Est. context load
- ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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