What is an MCP server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server exposes your data and tools to AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT in a standardized way. It's the bridge between your databases and AI.

Is Conexor better than building my own MCP server?

For most teams, yes. Conexor handles security, schema discovery, audit logging, and MCP protocol compliance out of the box. Building your own makes sense only if you need highly custom tool logic beyond database queries.

What databases does Conexor support?

PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, and REST APIs. More connectors are on the roadmap.

Can I use Conexor on-premise?

Yes — the Conexor agent runs on your infrastructure. Your data never leaves your network. The agent connects outbound only.

MCP Server Options: What's the Best Choice for Your Team?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT connect to your databases and tools. But how should you set up your MCP server? Here's an honest comparison of your options.

Feature Comparison

Feature	DIY / Manual	Custom Build	Conexor
Setup time	Hours to days	Weeks	5 minutes
Database support	Manual per DB	Custom per DB	PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, REST APIs
Security (SELECT-only)	You implement	You implement	Built-in
Audit logging	You build	You build	Built-in
Schema discovery	Manual	Manual	Automatic
On-premise agent	Build yourself	Build yourself	Included
Team access / RBAC	Build yourself	Build yourself	Included
Maintenance	Ongoing	Ongoing	Zero
Cost	Dev time	Dev time + infra	Free tier available

When to Build vs. When to Use Conexor

Consider building your own if:

→You need highly custom tool logic beyond database queries
→Your MCP server integrates with proprietary internal systems
→You have a dedicated platform team to maintain it
→You need to expose non-standard data formats

Use Conexor if:

✓You want to connect databases to AI in minutes, not weeks
✓Security matters — you need SELECT-only, encryption, and audit logs
✓You don't want to maintain MCP protocol compliance yourself
✓Your team needs RBAC and shared access to AI-connected databases
✓You want automatic schema discovery and zero-maintenance updates

How Conexor Works

Connect your database

Add PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or REST API connections. Credentials are AES-256 encrypted.

Automatic schema discovery

Conexor reads your tables, columns, and relationships to generate MCP-compatible tools automatically.

Point any AI client at your URL

Add the MCP server URL to Claude Desktop, Claude API, ChatGPT, or any MCP-compatible client.

Query with natural language

Ask questions in plain English. The AI generates SQL, Conexor executes it (SELECT-only), and returns results.

Skip the setup. Start querying.

Free tier includes 1 database connection and 1,000 queries/month. No credit card required.

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PostgreSQL → Claude

Connect PostgreSQL to Claude in 5 minutes

MySQL → Claude

Connect MySQL to Claude in 5 minutes

SQL Server → Claude

Connect SQL Server to Claude in 5 minutes