How to Install SQLite MCP Server in Claude Code

SQLite database queries, analysis, and memo storage for local AI workflows

What SQLite MCP Server does

A lightweight but powerful MCP server for SQLite databases. Query local databases, inspect schemas, run aggregations, and store persistent memos — all through natural language with your AI agent. Features: - Full read/write access to SQLite databases - Schema inspection and table listing - Natural language query execution - Built-in memo/note storage system - Business insight generation from query results - No external services required — runs entirely locally - Perfect for local analytics, prototyping, and AI-assisted data exploration Unlike cloud database servers, SQLite MCP requires no credentials or network access — ideal for local development, quick analysis tasks, or building offline-capable AI workflows. Installation uses Python's uvx package runner (part of uv, the fast Python package manager).

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Installation steps

1Copy the config below
2Open or create .claude/mcp.json in your project root
3Paste inside "mcpServers": {}
4Reload Claude Code

Configuration

File location: .claude/mcp.json (project root) or ~/.claude/mcp.json (global)

.claude/mcp.jsonjson

{
  "sqliteMcpServer": {
    "command": "uvx",
    "args": [
      "mcp-server-sqlite",
      "--db-path",
      "/path/to/database.sqlite"
    ]
  }
}

Full server details GitHub Open Config Editor

Install in other clients

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