Add EXPLAIN and EXPLAIN EXTENDED query analysis tools #11
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This PR was made from #10
Overview
This PR introduces essential query performance analysis capabilities to the MariaDB MCP Server by adding
explain_query
andexplain_query_extended
tools.Features Added
🔍
explain_query
ToolEXPLAIN
statements to analyze SQL query execution plans🔍
explain_query_extended
ToolEXPLAIN EXTENDED
for comprehensive query analysisWhy This Matters
Database queries can vary dramatically in performance - a single line change can transform a millisecond query into one that runs indefinitely. In complex, large-scale databases, query optimization tools are not just helpful but essential for:
Implementation Details
Security & Safety
API Design
Integration
🔗 Seamlessly integrates with existing MCP tool ecosystem
🔗 Follows established patterns from execute_sql implementation
🔗 Consistent error handling and logging approach
🔗 Compatible with current FastMCP framework structure
Impact
This enhancement transforms the MariaDB MCP Server from a basic query execution tool into a comprehensive database performance management platform. These tools are fundamental requirements for any serious database administration and development workflow.
Future Enhancements
Note: These tools are considered essential infrastructure for database performance management and represent a critical gap that needed to be filled in the current MCP server implementation.