• INVENTORY
  • DETAILS
  • STRUCTURE
  • HUMAN

How to inspect database instances with your AI

Connect OceanBase to your AI client to pull real-time configuration and metadata. You can query your database environment using natural language once the connection is live.

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Short answer

Can I use my AI to check OceanBase instance details?

Yes. Your AI uses the OceanBase MCP to pull instance lists, specific configuration settings, and workspace metadata. You'll get precise technical details without running manual SQL queries. Here is how the data is organized.

Data outcomes

Where your information lands.

The AI maps your questions to specific database metadata and configuration endpoints.

INVENTORY

Instance lists

The AI identifies all active OceanBase instances in your environment. You get a clear view of what's running.

DETAILS

Configuration data

Your agent pulls specific settings for a single instance. This helps you check parameters without logging into a console.

STRUCTURE

Workspace maps

The AI retrieves information about your workspaces. You can see how your data is organized across the system.

HUMAN

Manual control

The AI cannot modify database settings or run DDL commands. You still handle all write operations and schema changes yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for inspection.

The AI translates your questions into specific tool calls to fetch OceanBase data.

  1. Find instances

    The AI scans your environment to find the specific database instances you're asking about.

    list_instances

  2. Fetch configuration

    Once an instance is identified, the AI pulls its specific metadata and settings.

    get_instance_details

  3. Map workspaces

    The AI looks up the workspaces associated with your target instances.

    get_workspaces

  4. Summarize findings

    The AI presents the technical metadata in a readable format for your review.

    get_instance_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin inspecting your OceanBase environment.

Starting points

Replace the instance names with your actual OceanBase identifiers.

OceanBase Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8anQTWhuI7ipkbK5kvpG7CtvTALw739E72OpDrhb/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — OceanBase capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "oceanbase-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8anQTWhuI7ipkbK5kvpG7CtvTALw739E72OpDrhb/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my OceanBase instances.

  • Show me the configuration details for the production-db instance.

  • What workspaces are available in the primary OceanBase instance?

  • Get the metadata for the instance named oceanbase_test_01.

  • Claude
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  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect OceanBase once, then ask.

Connect to your OceanBase environment with one click. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions in your preferred AI client.

Connect OceanBase to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my database configuration?

    No. The AI can only read configuration and metadata. It cannot execute write commands or change settings.

  • 02

    Does the AI run SQL queries directly?

    No. The AI uses specific tools to fetch metadata and instance details rather than executing arbitrary SQL.

  • 03

    Can I see my workspace list?

    Yes, the AI can retrieve workspace information for your instances.

  • 04

    Will the AI delete any data?

    No. This Connector is read-only for metadata and configuration.

  • 05

    Can I use this with Cursor?

    Yes, any MCP-compatible client like Cursor, Claude, or Windsurf works with this Connector.

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