SQLite (Node.js) MCP server

The MCP SQLite Server implements the Model Context Protocol for SQLite database connectivity, providing a Node.js alternative to the Python reference implementation. It's particularly useful for environments like LibreChat where Python's UVX runner isn't available.

Installation Options

Automatic Installation via Smithery

The easiest way to set up the MCP SQLite Server for Claude Desktop is through the Smithery CLI:

npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-server-sqlite-npx --client claude

Manual Installation

To manually configure the server, you'll need to modify your claude_desktop_config.json file with the appropriate settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sqlite": {
      "command": "/absolute/path/to/npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-sqlite-npx",
        "/absolute/path/to/database.db"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PATH": "/absolute/path/to/executables",
        "NODE_PATH": "/absolute/path/to/node_modules"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration Examples

macOS Configuration with NVM

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sqlite": {
      "command": "/Users/{username}/.nvm/versions/node/v22.12.0/bin/npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-sqlite-npx",
        "/Users/{username}/projects/database.db"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PATH": "/Users/{username}/.nvm/versions/node/v22.12.0/bin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/bin:/bin",
        "NODE_PATH": "/Users/{username}/.nvm/versions/node/v22.12.0/lib/node_modules"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windows Configuration with NVM

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sqlite": {
      "command": "C:\\Program Files\\nodejs\\npx.cmd",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-sqlite-npx",
        "C:\\Users\\{username}\\projects\\database.db"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PATH": "C:\\Program Files\\nodejs;%PATH%",
        "NODE_PATH": "C:\\Program Files\\nodejs\\node_modules"
      }
    }
  }
}

Testing the Server

Using MCP Inspector

You can verify your server setup using the MCP Inspector tool:

npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js /absolute/path/to/database.db

After running this command:

1. Click Connect
2. Navigate to Tools
3. Start interacting with your SQLite database

How to add this MCP server to Cursor

There are two ways to add an MCP server to Cursor. The most common way is to add the server globally in the ~/.cursor/mcp.json file so that it is available in all of your projects.

If you only need the server in a single project, you can add it to the project instead by creating or adding it to the .cursor/mcp.json file.

Adding an MCP server to Cursor globally

To add a global MCP server go to Cursor Settings > MCP and click "Add new global MCP server".

When you click that button the ~/.cursor/mcp.json file will be opened and you can add your server like this:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "cursor-rules-mcp": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "cursor-rules-mcp"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Adding an MCP server to a project

To add an MCP server to a project you can create a new .cursor/mcp.json file or add it to the existing one. This will look exactly the same as the global MCP server example above.

How to use the MCP server

Once the server is installed, you might need to head back to Settings > MCP and click the refresh button.

The Cursor agent will then be able to see the available tools the added MCP server has available and will call them when it needs to.

You can also explictly ask the agent to use the tool by mentioning the tool name and describing what the function does.