mcp-server-sqlite
Query SQLite databases, inspect schemas, and explain queries from your AI assistant. Read-only by default for safety.
npx mcp-sqlite-serverWorks 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. |
