About io.github.ofershap/sqlite
io.github.ofershap/sqlite is an MCP server published by ofershap in the Data category: sQLite MCP — query databases, inspect schemas, explain queries, export data.
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Install
claude mcp add io-github-ofershap-sqlite -- npx -y mcp-sqlite-servernpx -y mcp-sqlite-serverThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (5)
explainRun EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN to optimize queries.
Parameters not published.
list_databasesList .db, .sqlite, .sqlite3 files in a directory.
Parameters not published.
queryExecute SQL (SELECT, PRAGMA, EXPLAIN, WITH). Returns results as a table.
Parameters not published.
schemaGet full schema: all tables with columns, types, and row counts.
Parameters not published.
table_infoDetailed info for a single table: columns, constraints, row count.
Parameters not published.
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README
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.
Demo built with remotion-readme-kit
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
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