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How to add MCP SQLite Server to Cursor

Comprehensive SQLite database interaction over MCP: CRUD, introspection, and custom SQL queries. Paste the config into ~/.cursor/mcp.json and restart Cursor.

Last updated June 14, 2026 · 110★ · stdio · no auth

Cursor config for MCP SQLite Server

npx -y mcp-sqlite <path-to-your-sqlite-database.db>
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-sqlite-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-sqlite",
        "<path-to-your-sqlite-database.db>"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Setup steps

  1. 1Open Cursor → Settings → MCP → Add new MCP server (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json directly).
  2. 2Paste the MCP SQLite Server config below into the "mcpServers" object.
  3. 3Fill in placeholder secrets, then save.
  4. 4Cursor reloads MCP servers automatically — check Settings → MCP for a green status dot.
  5. 5Ask Cursor to use one of MCP SQLite Server's tools to confirm it's connected.

Before you start

  • Node.js (npx) available on the host
  • A path to an existing SQLite database file

What MCP SQLite Server can do in Cursor

db_info

Get detailed information about the connected database.

list_tables

List all tables in the database.

get_table_schema

Get detailed information about a table's schema. Parameters: tableName (string).

create_record

Insert a new record into a table. Parameters: table (string), data (object of key-value pairs).

read_records

Query records from a table with optional filtering. Parameters: table (string), conditions (object, optional), limit (number, optional), offset (number, optional).

update_records

Update records in a table that match specified conditions. Parameters: table (string), data (object), conditions (object).

delete_records

Delete records from a table that match specified conditions. Parameters: table (string), conditions (object).

query

Execute a custom SQL query against the connected SQLite database. Parameters: sql (string), values (array, optional) of parameter values.

Security

The server connects to whatever SQLite database file is passed as an argument and exposes full read/write access, including a `query` tool that executes arbitrary SQL. Point it only at databases you are willing to expose to the AI client.

MCP SQLite Server + Cursor FAQ

Where is the Cursor config file?

Cursor reads MCP servers from ~/.cursor/mcp.json. Paste the MCP SQLite Server config there under the "mcpServers" key and restart the client.

Is MCP SQLite Server safe to use with Cursor?

The server connects to whatever SQLite database file is passed as an argument and exposes full read/write access, including a `query` tool that executes arbitrary SQL. Point it only at databases you are willing to expose to the AI client.

How do I tell the server which database to use?

Pass the path to your SQLite database file as an argument, e.g. `npx -y mcp-sqlite <path-to-your-sqlite-database.db>`. The database path is required.

Which clients are supported?

Any MCP client that supports stdio servers. The README provides configuration examples for Cursor (mcpServers block) and VSCode (servers block).

Can it run arbitrary SQL?

Yes. The `query` tool executes custom SQL against the connected database and supports parameterized values via an optional `values` array.

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