MCP Toolbox for Databases

by @googleapis · io.github.googleapis/mcp-toolbox

MCP Toolbox for Databases enables your agent to connect to your database.

Runs on your machineDocker
WebsiteSource code
Category
Databases
Connection
Docker
Tools
Shown after install
Status
Runs on your computer

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code (Docker)

claude mcp add mcp-toolbox -- docker run -i --rm us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/database-toolbox/toolbox/toolbox:1.15.0

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-toolbox": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/database-toolbox/toolbox/toolbox:1.15.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Questions

What is the MCP Toolbox for Databases MCP server?

MCP Toolbox for Databases enables your agent to connect to your database. It is made by @googleapis and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.googleapis/mcp-toolbox. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add MCP Toolbox for Databases to Claude?

In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add mcp-toolbox -- docker run -i --rm us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/database-toolbox/toolbox/toolbox:1.15.0

How do I add MCP Toolbox for Databases to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT only connects to remote MCP servers, and MCP Toolbox for Databases runs on your own computer. Use it from Claude, Cursor or another app that runs local servers.

How do I add MCP Toolbox for Databases to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "mcp-toolbox": { "command": "docker", "args": [ "run", "-i", "--rm", "us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/database-toolbox/toolbox/toolbox:1.15.0" ] } } }

Does MCP Toolbox for Databases work right now?

It runs on your own computer, so it works once you install it. There is no remote server for us to check.

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