MCP server

Azure SQL MCP server

Azure SQL has an official MCP server: Self-hosted server that exposes chosen SQL tables, views and procedures as safe CRUD tools. Below is the server with the setup for 13 clients: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Gemini CLI and more. Checked 2026-10-24 against each project's own repo, docs and the official MCP Registry.

SQL MCP Server (Data API builder)

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Self-hosted server that exposes chosen SQL tables, views and procedures as safe CRUD tools.

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No one-line setup: it needs a build step, an app plugin or account details. Follow the README.

FAQ

Is there an official Azure SQL MCP server?+

Yes: SQL MCP Server (Data API builder), maintained by Microsoft.

How do I connect Azure SQL to Claude?+

In Claude Code, run the claude mcp add command shown above. In Claude Desktop, add the server to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings > Developer > Edit Config) and restart the app.

How do I use the Azure SQL MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab on the server above: it has the exact mcp.json entry. The same server also works in Claude Code, Claude Desktop / claude.ai, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and Codex.

Is it safe to give an AI agent access to Azure SQL?+

Start with the official server, a read-only or test account and approval prompts on for anything that writes. Content the agent reads from Azure SQL (tickets, messages, pages) can carry prompt-injection instructions, so don't auto-approve actions.

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