Claude Code CLI - Overview
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Claude Code CLI (db-connector.go) is a command-line tool that allows Claude Code to interact directly with Microsoft SQL Server databases without needing to configure Claude Desktop.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”- Direct access: Connects Claude Code with MSSQL without intermediaries
- Security: Same security features as the MCP server
- Simplicity: Simple commands for common operations
- Environment variables: Uses the same environment variables as the MCP server
Use Cases
Section titled “Use Cases”The CLI is ideal for:
- Quick development and testing
- Automated scripts
- Database exploration
- Administrative operations
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- Go 1.26 or higher
- Configured environment variables (see Environment Variables)
- Network access to SQL Server
Location
Section titled “Location”The CLI source code is located at claude-code/db-connector.go in the project repository.