How do I install the PlanetScale CLI?

Installation options include Homebrew on macOS, downloadable binaries for Linux and Windows, Scoop on Windows, Docker images, or manual binary download.

What environment variables are needed for authentication?

Use PLANETSCALE_SERVICE_TOKEN_ID and PLANETSCALE_SERVICE_TOKEN environment variables for service token authentication.

Can I use this CLI in GitHub Actions?

Yes, use the setup-pscale-action to install and authenticate the CLI within GitHub Actions workflows.

How can I run the CLI locally for development?

You can run commands directly with 'go run cmd/pscale/main.go ' or build the binary and execute it.

Planetscale MCP

databasemysqlclimcp

CLI tool providing AI access to PlanetScale databases with commands for branches, deploy requests, and more.

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

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Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Remote HTTP

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Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planetscale-mcp": {
      "url": "https://planetscale.com/docs/connect/mcp"
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Overview

The PlanetScale CLI offers a command line interface to manage PlanetScale database concepts such as branches and deploy requests. It includes an MCP server component that enables AI tools to directly interact with PlanetScale databases, though this CLI-based MCP server is deprecated in favor of the official PlanetScale MCP server. Use this CLI when you need programmatic or AI-driven access to PlanetScale database operations.

Use cases

Manage PlanetScale database branches and deploy requests

Enable AI agents to query and operate on PlanetScale databases

Automate PlanetScale workflows in CI/CD pipelines

Integrate PlanetScale database operations into scripts and tools

Key features

Command line access to PlanetScale database concepts

MCP server integration for AI tool database access (deprecated)

Support for service tokens and authentication

Cross-platform installation via binaries, Homebrew, Scoop, Docker

GitHub Actions integration for automation

Capabilities & Tool Schemas

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Extracted Tool Capabilities

Command line access to PlanetScale database concepts

MCP server integration for AI tool database access (deprecated)

Support for service tokens and authentication

Cross-platform installation via binaries, Homebrew, Scoop, Docker

GitHub Actions integration for automation

Documentation Overview

Planetscale MCP is a 🗄️ Databases MCP server from planetscale listed on AllMCPs. The PlanetScale CLI includes an MCP server that provides AI tools direct access to your PlanetScale databases.

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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Frequently Asked Questions about Planetscale MCP

No, the CLI-based MCP server is deprecated and will be removed in a future version. Use the official PlanetScale MCP server instead.

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