Querying databases through an MCP server in production instead of a GUI?
Green_Competition_21 · reddit · 2026-09-02
The author shares experience using an MCP server to let an LLM query databases directly in production, bypassing manual SQL writing for read-only exploration. While effective for exploration, the challenge of permission scoping per connection remains unresolved, as the current setup relies on trusting the model. The post seeks feedback from others handling real workloads regarding their audit and guardrail strategies.
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