SafeDB MCP – safer read-only database access for AI agents
SafeDB MCP is a secure server designed for AI agents to access databases with strict read-only controls. It prevents unauthorized data manipulation and ensures that only specified schemas and tables are accessible. The system emphasizes safety by auditing queries and applying various security measures.
- ▪SafeDB MCP allows AI agents to query databases like Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, and SQLite with read-only permissions.
- ▪It includes features such as SQL parsing, row count limits, and result masking to enhance security.
- ▪The system is packaged as a Docker image for easy deployment and includes a CLI for configuration and testing.
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SafeDB MCP SafeDB MCP is a secure Model Context Protocol server that lets AI agents inspect and query Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, and SQLite with strict read-only guardrails. It is designed for teams that want useful database access without handing an agent unrestricted production credentials. Direct database credentials are dangerous for agents because a single bad prompt, tool call, or generated SQL statement can mutate data, exfiltrate sensitive columns, or run expensive queries. SafeDB MCP puts a policy layer between the agent and your database: only configured schemas and tables are visible, SQL is parsed and validated before execution, row counts are capped, results are masked, and every query attempt is audited. This project is an MVP.
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