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DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL): MCP server
DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL) is an open-source MCP server published on GitHub that lets an AI agent query multiple data sources with read-only SQL and federated joins. Its repository has 24 stars and its last commit is from September 5, 2026 and it is licensed under MIT.
| Adoption (stars) | 14/40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 25/30 | |
| Framework (licence, registry, official) | 30/30 |
What DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL) does
According to its repository: “Read-only SQL across PostgreSQL, MySQL, S3-compatible storage and Parquet/CSV/JSON files, with cross-source joins federated by DuckDB.”
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard plug between an AI agent and an outside service: once the server is connected, its tools show up in the agent, which decides when to call them. DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL) is listed under Databases, a category of 138 servers in the directory, where it ranks #103 by stars.
Topics declared by the repository: cdc, mysql, postgresql, change-data-capture, data-migration, data-replication.
Installing and connecting DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL)
Distribution modes declared in the official MCP registry:
- MCPB bundle (one-click install in Claude Desktop)
- Docker (OCI) image
- npm package (Node.js, usually started with
npx)
It works with any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and most recent agents). You add one entry to the client's MCP configuration: server name, start command or URL, environment variables. Project language: Go. Listed systems: macOS, Windows, Linux.
Security: what to check
Connecting an MCP server means installing software that talks straight to your agent: it runs with your rights and the model trusts its tool descriptions. The risk therefore depends on what it can touch and how far its code can be trusted.
None of the risk signals we track (system access, secrets, missing licence, abandonment) applies to DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL). That does not replace reading the code.
Good practice: grant only the rights needed (least privilege), require human approval for irreversible actions, and run the AI agent security check.
Project activity and maintenance
Created on November 27, 2022, the slotix/dbconvert-streams-public repository has 24 stars and 0 forks, with 0 open issues. It has more stars than 41% of the servers in the directory. Last change 2 months ago. Version published in the registry: 2.7.3 (August 31, 2026).
Stars measure attention, not quality: a recent, heavily promoted project can collect them fast, while a useful but niche server will have few.
Verdict
DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL) is a reasonable choice; check the points below before connecting it.
Strengths
- Maintained by the service's own vendor
- Active project: recent commit
- Listed in the official MCP registry
- Permissive licence (MIT)
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL)?
DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL) is distributed as MCPB bundle (one-click install in Claude Desktop), Docker (OCI) image, and npm package (Node.js, usually started with npx). Add it to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code…) following the README of slotix/dbconvert-streams-public.
Is DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL) free?
The code is published under the MIT licence and can be used free of charge.
Is DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL) safe?
No risk signal found (system access, secrets, licence, abandonment). As with any MCP server, keep rights minimal and read the code before sensitive use.
Is it an official server?
Yes: the awesome-mcp-servers list marks it as the service vendor's official implementation.
What are the alternatives to DBConvert Streams (Federated SQL)?
In the same category: Nhost, ArcadeDB MCP Server, Jitsu, and Supabase. Nhost and ArcadeDB MCP Server score higher on our grid.
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