How do I install the chatql mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `DB_SERVER`, `DB_DATABASE`, `OPENAI_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Chatql MCP Server

A powerful **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** server that enables natural language querying of SQL Server databases. Transform your English questions

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What is the Chatql MCP Server?

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables natural language querying of SQL Server databases. Transform your English questions into SQL queries

What it actually does

🔍 Instant Schema Exploration - "Show me all tables in this database"
📊 Quick Data Analysis - "What are the most common user types in our system?"
🐛 Debug Data Issues - "Find users who have orders but no email address"
🏗️ Database Design Help - "Show me the relationship between users and orders tables"
⚡ Rapid Prototyping - Get sample data for testing without writing SQL

Configuration

Python 3.8+ - SQL Server Express (or any SQL Server edition) - ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server - OpenAI API Key (for natural language processing)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Chatql MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chatql-mcp": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "C:/Users/YourUsername/Desktop/mcp/server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DB_SERVER": "localhost\\SQLEXPRESS",
        "DB_DATABASE": "YourDatabase",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Python 3.8+ - SQL Server Express (or any SQL Server edition) - ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server - OpenAI API Key (for natural language processing)

Variable	Description	Required
DB_SERVER	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
DB_DATABASE	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
OPENAI_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Chatql MCP to Prerequisites.”
“Use Chatql MCP to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

A powerful **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** server that enables natural language querying of SQL Server databases. Transform your English questions into SQL queries Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.