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Alibaba Cloud RDS OpenAPICAUTION

mcp/aliyun/alibaba-cloud-rds-openapi

MCP server for RDS Services via OPENAPI.

Verdict
CAUTION
Grade
B
Trust score
87 /100
Exposed tools
35 26r · 9w · 0d
Transport
streamable-http
License
Apache-2.0
Stars
54
01

Overview

From the repository's own README, as read at the audited commit. Badges and raw HTML are left out.

English | 中文

MCP server for RDS Services via OPENAPI

Prerequisites

  1. Install uv from Astral or the GitHub README
  2. Install Python using uv python install 3.12
  3. Alibaba Cloud credentials with access to Alibaba Cloud RDS services

Quick Start

Using cherry-studio (Recommended)

  1. Download and install cherry-studio
  2. Follow the documentation to install uv, which is required for the MCP environment
  3. Configure and use RDS MCP according to the documentation. You can quickly import the RDS MCP configuration using the JSON below. Please set ALIBABACLOUDACCESSKEYID and ALIBABACLOUDACCESSKEYSECRET to your Alibaba Cloud AK/SK.
The following error may appear during import, which can be ignored: xxx settings.mcp.addServer.importFrom.connectionFailed
{
"mcpServers": {
"rds-openapi": {
"name": "rds-openapi",
"type": "stdio",
"description": "",
"isActive": true,
"registryUrl": "",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"alibabacloud-rds-openapi-mcp-server@latest"
],
"env": {
"ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "$you_access_id",
"ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET": "$you_access_key"
}
}
}
}
  1. Finally, click to turn on MCP
  1. You can use the prompt template provided below to enhance your experience.

Using Cline

Set you env and run mcp server.

# set env
export SERVER_TRANSPORT=sse;
export SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1; # Default: 127.0.0.1. API_KEY is required when binding to a non-loopb
Read from source at commit 155563892decOBSERVED · 2026-10-08
02

Connect

Built from this server's own package name, version and transport as found in its source — not copied from anyone's documentation, so it cannot drift against a page we do not control. Replace the environment placeholders with a token scoped to the least it needs.

claude-code
claude mcp add alibabacloud-rds-openapi-mcp-server --env ACCESS_KEY_ID=${ACCESS_KEY_ID} --env ACCESS_SECRET=${ACCESS_SECRET} --env ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID=${ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID} --env ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET=${ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET} -- uvx alibabacloud-rds-openapi-mcp-server
claude-desktop
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alibabacloud-rds-openapi-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "alibabacloud-rds-openapi-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ACCESS_KEY_ID": "${ACCESS_KEY_ID}",
        "ACCESS_SECRET": "${ACCESS_SECRET}",
        "ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "${ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID}",
        "ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET": "${ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET}"
      }
    }
  }
}
03

Exposed tools (35)

26 read · 9 write · 0 destructive.

ToolRiskDescription
add_tags_to_db_instancewrite
allocate_instance_public_connectionread
attach_whitelist_template_to_instanceread
create_db_instancewriteCreate an RDS instance.
create_db_instance_accountwrite
decoratorreaditem = _RegistrableItem(
describe_all_whitelist_templateread
describe_available_classesreadQuery the RDS instance class_code and storage space that can be purchased in the inventory.
describe_available_zonesreadQuery available zones for RDS instances.
describe_billsread
describe_db_instance_accountsread
describe_db_instance_attributeread
describe_db_instance_databasesread
describe_db_instance_ip_allowlistread
describe_db_instance_net_inforead
describe_db_instance_parametersread
describe_db_instance_performanceread
describe_db_instancesread
describe_error_logsread
describe_instance_linked_whitelist_templateread
describe_monitor_metricsread
describe_slow_log_recordsreadQuery slow log records for an RDS instance.
describe_sql_insight_statisticread
describe_vpcsreadQuery VPC list.
describe_vswitchesreadQuery VSwitch list.
explain_sqlread
get_current_timereadGet the current time.
modify_db_instance_descriptionwrite
modify_db_instance_specwriteModify RDS instance specifications.
modify_parameterwriteModify RDS instance parameters.
modify_security_ipswritemodify security ips。
query_sqlread
restart_db_instancewriteRestart an RDS instance.
show_create_tablewrite
show_engine_innodb_statusread
04

Trust audit

CAUTIONgrade B · trust 87/100 Install with care. The audit found things worth knowing before you trust its output.

LayerWhat it checksResult
L0Provenance & inventoryPASS
L1Static analysis of the codeWARN
L2Instruction surface (what it tells the agent)PASS
L3Class-specific surfacePASS
L4Behavioural (sandbox)SKIPPED

What the source does

Filesystem
declared (3 observation(s))
Network
declared (6 observation(s))
Shell
declared (2 observation(s))
Dependencies
not all pinned
Secrets in source
none-found

Findings (21)

MEDIUMCode injection · code.dynamic_import · CWE-78, CWE-94, CWE-95
src/alibabacloud_rds_openapi_mcp_server/prompts/__init__.py:17
importlib.import_module(module_name)
MEDIUMCode injection · code.dynamic_import · CWE-78, CWE-94, CWE-95
src/alibabacloud_rds_openapi_mcp_server/tools/__init__.py:17
importlib.import_module(module_name)
LOWInventory / provenance · inv.hidden_file · CWE-1104
rds-copilot-bot-gateway/.coveragerc
.coveragerc
Why it matters. hidden member outside the usual dotfiles
Fix. review its purpose
LOWFilesystem / path · fs.traversal · CWE-22, CWE-59
skill/alibabacloud-rds-instances-manage/scripts/run_tool.sh:6
REPO_ROOT="$(cd "$SCRIPT_DIR/../../.." && pwd)"
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
README.md:70
INFO:     Uvicorn running on http://127.0.0.1:8000 (Press CTRL+C to quit)
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
README.md:74
remote_server = "http://127.0.0.1:8000/sse";
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
README_CN.md:70
INFO:     Uvicorn running on http://127.0.0.1:8000 (Press CTRL+C to quit)
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
README_CN.md:74
remote_server = "http://127.0.0.1:8000/sse";
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
assets/README_WIN_CN.md:131
INFO: Uvicorn running on http://127.0.0.1:8000 (Press CTRL+C to quit)
LOWSupply chain · supply.unpinned · CWE-829, CWE-1357
rds-copilot-bot-gateway/requirements.txt
dingtalk-stream, dashscope, loguru, python-dotenv, alibabacloud-tea-openapi, alibabacloud-tea-util, alibabacloud-dingtalk, lark-oapi
Why it matters. 10 requirement(s) not pinned with ==
Fix. pin exact versions
LOWSupply chain · supply.unpinned · CWE-829, CWE-1357
skill/alibabacloud-rds-copilot/requirements.txt
alibabacloud_rdsai20250507, alibabacloud_tea_openapi, alibabacloud_tea_util
Why it matters. 3 requirement(s) not pinned with ==
Fix. pin exact versions
INFOInventory / provenance · inv.oversize · CWE-1104
assets/buy_rds.gif
assets/buy_rds.gif
Why it matters. 4297177 bytes not read
INFOInventory / provenance · inv.oversize · CWE-1104
assets/buy_rds_cn.gif
assets/buy_rds_cn.gif
Why it matters. 5244697 bytes not read
INFOInventory / provenance · inv.oversize · CWE-1104
assets/cherry_studio_list_tools.png
assets/cherry_studio_list_tools.png
Why it matters. 1172734 bytes not read
INFOInventory / provenance · inv.oversize · CWE-1104
assets/claude_skill.png
assets/claude_skill.png
Why it matters. 2954265 bytes not read
INFOInventory / provenance · inv.oversize · CWE-1104
assets/diagnose.gif
assets/diagnose.gif
Why it matters. 2139646 bytes not read
INFOPrompt injection · prompt.credential_read · CWE-94, CWE-1427
assets/README_WIN_EN.md:198
On instance rm-bp1696hd82oc438fl in cn-hangzhou region, create a read-only account readonly_user with password: Strong!Pa$$word and grant it read-only access to the report_db database.
Why it matters. asks the agent to read credentials
INFOPrompt injection · prompt.credential_read · CWE-94, CWE-1427
skill/skill_readme.md:61
Set up Alibaba Cloud access credentials (required):
Why it matters. asks the agent to read credentials
INFOPrompt injection · prompt.credential_read · CWE-94, CWE-1427
skill/skill_readme.md:168
Alibaba Cloud access credentials not found. Please set environment variables:
Why it matters. asks the agent to read credentials
INFOSupply chain · prompt.pipe_to_shell · CWE-829, CWE-1357
skill/skill_readme.md:56
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
INFOSupply chain · prompt.pipe_to_shell · CWE-829, CWE-1357
skill/skill_readme_cn.md:57
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

Gates applied: no_behavioural_pass.

Audited 2026-10-08 · audit v0.4.1 · source sha 155563892decfull audit observations/trust-audit/mcp-server/aliyun__alibaba-cloud-rds-openapi.json · Report an issue / request a re-scan
05

Audit history

Every audit this server has had. A grade with a past is a grade somebody is still checking.

DateSourceVerdictGradeScoreChange
2026-10-08155563892decCAUTIONB87first audit
06

Questions

What is the Alibaba Cloud RDS OpenAPI MCP server?

MCP server for RDS Services via OPENAPI.

What tools does Alibaba Cloud RDS OpenAPI expose?

35 in total: 26 read-only, 9 that write, and 0 that can delete or overwrite. Every one is listed on this page with its risk.

Is Alibaba Cloud RDS OpenAPI safe to connect to an agent?

With care. The audit graded it B (87/100) and found 21 things worth knowing before you trust this server, listed below with the exact line each was found on.

What credentials does Alibaba Cloud RDS OpenAPI need?

It reads ACCESS_KEY_ID, ACCESS_SECRET, ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID, ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET, ALIBABA_CLOUD_SECURITY_TOKEN, ALLOW_HEADER_CREDENTIALS, API_KEY, DINGTALK_APP_CLIENT_SECRET, FEISHU_APP_SECRET, QQ_CLIENT_SECRET, UNRELATED_SECRET and WECOM_SECRET from the environment. Give it a token scoped to the least it needs — an agent that can be talked into calling a tool can be talked into calling it with your credentials.

How does Alibaba Cloud RDS OpenAPI run?

It speaks streamable-http, so it runs as a service you connect to over the network. It is published on PyPI as alibabacloud-rds-openapi-mcp-server.

How current is this page?

The grade is for one exact copy of the source (155563892dec), read on 2026-10-08. The repository is watched and re-audited when it changes.

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