SQLite MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides SQLite database interaction capabilities. This server allows AI agents (like Gemini CLI, Claude, etc.) to query and modify SQLite databases.
Features
- Read Data: Execute
SELECTqueries to retrieve data. - Write Data: Execute
INSERT,UPDATE,DELETE,CREATE, andDROPqueries. - Schema Inspection: List tables and describe table schemas.
- Logging: Automatically logs queries to daily files in the
log/directory.
Architecture Pattern (The "Memory" System)
This MCP server implements a Context Preservation Pattern designed for autonomous AI agents. Since agents lose context between sessions, this server enforces a self-documenting database structure.
The _architecture_notes Table
The server encourages agents to maintain a "meta-table" called _architecture_notes.
- Architect Agents (who create tables) MUST insert notes explaining why a table exists and how it works.
- Worker Agents (who process data) MUST read these notes to understand the system rules without needing a huge prompt context.
This turns the SQLite database into a self-contained, self-documented artifact.
Prerequisites
- Node.js: v14 or higher.
MCP Client Configuration
To use this server with your MCP client, you need to configure it to run the index.js script.
Option 1: Local Installation (Recommended for Development)
-
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/u1pns/sqlite-mcp.git cd sqlite-mcp -
Install dependencies:
npm install -
Configure Environment Variables:
Gemini CLI (
settings.json)Add this to your
mcpServersobject in the.gemini/settings.jsonfile:{ "mcpServers": { "sqlite-mcp": { "command": "node", "args": ["/absolute/path/to/sqlite-mcp/index.js"], "env": { "SQLITE_DB_PATH": "/absolute/path/to/your/database.sqlite" } } } }If
SQLITE_DB_PATHis not provided, it defaults todatabase.sqlitein thesqlite-mcpdirectory.
Option 2: Using npx (No installation required)
You can run the server directly from GitHub without cloning the repo.
Gemini CLI (settings.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"sqlite-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "github:u1pns/sqlite-mcp"],
"env": {
"SQLITE_DB_PATH": "/absolute/path/to/my/db.sqlite"
}
}
}
}
Note: The -y flag is important to auto-accept the package installation.
Tools
connect_database
Connect to a specific SQLite database file.
db_path(string): The absolute path to the SQLite database file.- Note: If a relative path is provided, the database will be created inside the MCP server's directory, not the user's current directory. Always prefer absolute paths.
- Feature: Automatically returns custom instructions and best practices (from
instructions.md) upon successful connection.
read_query
Execute a SELECT query.
query(string): The SQL query (must start with SELECT or PRAGMA).
write_query
Execute a write query.
query(string): The SQL query.
list_tables
List all tables in the database.
describe_table
Get schema info for a specific table.
table_name(string): Name of the table.
get_schema_ddl
Returns the full CREATE TABLE statements for the entire database.
- Use this instead of guessing table structures. It provides the ground truth of the database schema.
get_custom_instructions
Returns the content of instructions.md. Useful for re-reading best practices without reconnecting.
License
MIT License
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