MySQL
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 60/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 2.0.9 · Package @benborla29/mcp-server-mysql · Repo benborla/mcp-server-mysql
Summary: MySQL requires credentials or a backing service before it will list tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install @benborla29/mcp-server-mysql (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 3s. |
| handshake | fail | 0 | Server did not complete the handshake without credentials or a backing service (exited code 1). |
| maintenance | partial | 15 | Repo pushed 86 days before test. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Not yet tested (no tools/list response without credentials).
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
Not available (handshake did not complete without credentials).
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"mysql": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@benborla29/mcp-server-mysql"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is MySQL deprecated?
No. @benborla29/mcp-server-mysql was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces MySQL?
Nothing; MySQL is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does MySQL need an API key?
Unknown. It did not complete the handshake in our test without credentials or a backing service, and gave no clear credential message.
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