MCP SQLite Server
A Node.js implementation of the Model Context Protocol SQLite server, based on the official Python reference. This version provides an npx-based alternative for environments where Python's UVX runner is not available, such as LibreChat.
Use with Claude Desktop
Installing via Smithery
To install MCP SQLite Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-server-sqlite-npx --client claudeInstalling Manually
Add the following to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"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"
}
}
}
}Full example when using nvm on macoS:
{
"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"
}
}
}
}Full example when using nvm on Windows:
{
"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"
}
}
}
}Development
- Install dependencies:
npm ci- Build the TypeScript code:
npm run buildTesting with MCP Inspector
You can test the server using the MCP Inspector tool:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js /absolute/path/to/database.dbConnect and go to Tools to start using the server.
Testing with Claude Desktop
Add the following to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"sqlite": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/node",
"args": [
"/absolute/path/to/dist/index.js",
"/absolute/path/to/database.db"
]
}
}
}Examples:
/absolute/path/to/node:/Users/{username}/.nvm/versions/node/v20.18.1/bin/node/absolute/path/to/index.js:/Users/{username}/projects/mcp-server-sqlite-npx/dist/index.js/absolute/path/to/database.db:/Users/{username}/projects/database.db
Publish
- Bump version in package.json
npm install- Commit with message:
Release {version, e.g. 0.1.6}
