Drizzle MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Drizzle ORM database operations and drizzle-kit CLI tools.
Features
- Database Schema Management: Generate and run migrations using drizzle-kit
- Query Execution: Execute raw SQL queries with parameter support
- Schema Introspection: Explore database tables and schema information
- Database Resources: Browse tables and schema through MCP resources
- Cross-Project Compatibility: Works with any existing Drizzle project
- Multi-Database Support: SQLite and PostgreSQL with automatic driver detection
- Environment Variable Support: Automatic .env file loading for database credentials
- Flexible Installation: Install globally, run with npx/bunx, or use as a linked package
Installation
Option 1: Install globally from GitHub
npm install -g github:defrex/drizzle-mcp
Option 2: Run directly with npx/bunx (no installation required)
npx github:defrex/drizzle-mcp --help
bunx github:defrex/drizzle-mcp --help
Option 3: Link for development (if working on the package)
# In the drizzle-mcp directory
bun link
# In your project directory
bun link drizzle-mcp
Usage
Basic Usage
Run the server with your Drizzle config file:
drizzle-mcp ./drizzle.config.ts
Or use the config option:
drizzle-mcp --config ./drizzle.config.ts
Claude Desktop Integration
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"drizzle": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["github:defrex/drizzle-mcp", "./drizzle.config.ts"]
}
}
}
Or with bunx:
{
"mcpServers": {
"drizzle": {
"command": "bunx",
"args": ["github:defrex/drizzle-mcp", "./drizzle.config.ts"]
}
}
}
Command Line Options
drizzle-mcp [options] [config]
Arguments:
config Path to drizzle config file
Options:
-V, --version output the version number
-c, --config <path> Path to drizzle config file
-d, --cwd <path> Working directory (default: current directory)
-v, --verbose Enable verbose logging
-h, --help display help for command
Configuration
The server automatically detects your Drizzle configuration from:
- Command line argument:
drizzle-mcp ./my-config.ts - Current directory:
drizzle.config.ts,drizzle.config.js, ordrizzle.config.mjs
Your Drizzle config should be a standard drizzle-kit configuration file.
Environment Variables
The server automatically loads environment variables from .env.local and .env files in your project directory. This is useful for database credentials:
# .env.local
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/database
The server will detect and use DATABASE_URL from your environment variables, so you can use it in your drizzle config:
export default defineConfig({
dialect: 'postgresql',
dbCredentials: {
url: process.env.DATABASE_URL!,
},
// ...
});
Available Tools
- drizzle_generate_migration - Generate new migration files
- drizzle_run_migrations - Apply pending migrations
- drizzle_introspect_schema - Introspect existing database schema
- execute_query - Execute raw SQL queries
- initialize_database - Initialize database connection
Available Resources
- database://tables - List all database tables
- database://schema - Complete database schema information
Note: Resources are database-agnostic and work with both SQLite and PostgreSQL
Requirements
- Node.js 18 or higher
- An existing Drizzle project with:
drizzle-orm>= 0.40.0drizzle-kit>= 0.30.0- For SQLite:
better-sqlite3>= 9.0.0 - For PostgreSQL:
pg>= 8.0.0 ORpostgres>= 3.4.0
Note: The server automatically detects which database driver you have installed and uses the appropriate one.
Example Configuration
SQLite Configuration
import { defineConfig } from "drizzle-kit";
export default defineConfig({
out: "./migrations",
schema: "./src/schema.ts",
dialect: "sqlite",
dbCredentials: {
url: "./database.db",
},
});
PostgreSQL Configuration
import { defineConfig } from "drizzle-kit";
export default defineConfig({
out: "./migrations",
schema: "./src/schema.ts",
dialect: "postgresql",
dbCredentials: {
url: process.env.DATABASE_URL!,
// Or use individual credentials:
// host: "localhost",
// port: 5432,
// user: "username",
// password: "password",
// database: "database",
},
});
Note: The server supports both pg (node-postgres) and postgres (postgres-js) drivers. It will automatically detect which one you have installed and use the appropriate one.
Supported Databases
Currently supports:
- SQLite - Via
better-sqlite3 - PostgreSQL - Via
pg(node-postgres) orpostgres(postgres-js)
The server automatically detects which database drivers you have installed and uses the appropriate ones. For PostgreSQL, it will try postgres first, then fall back to pg.
Support for MySQL is planned for future releases.
Development
The server is built with:
- Node.js - JavaScript runtime
- TypeScript - Type-safe development
- Drizzle ORM - Database ORM and query builder
- Commander.js - CLI argument parsing
- MCP SDK - Model Context Protocol implementation
- dotenv - Environment variable loading
Building from Source
git clone https://github.com/defrex/drizzle-mcp.git
cd drizzle-mcp
bun install
bun run build
Key Features
- Automatic Module Resolution: Resolves database drivers and drizzle-orm from your project's dependencies
- Environment Variable Loading: Automatically loads
.env.localand.envfiles from your project - Cross-Platform: Works with npm, bun, and various package managers
- Comprehensive Error Handling: Detailed error messages with context for easier debugging
- Security: Input validation and sanitization for all user inputs
License
MIT











