If you’re a developer looking for new, more efficient ways to use AI with your company’s data, you already know why Model Context Protocol (MCP) is red hot these days. It’s been positioned like a USB-C for integrating large language models (LLMs) and AI tools of your choice. 
Now, with the introduction of Oracle’s Model Context Protocol Server (MCP Server) for Oracle Database accessible via Oracle SQLcl, you can securely connect AI assistants and LLMs to your Oracle Database without having to build custom integrations for each AI tool or LLM. In essence, you can now access Oracle Database via any MCP-supporting platform.

What does Oracle’s MCP Server mean for Developers and DBAs?

Here’s why industry analysts think developers, DBAs, and other Oracle Database users should take notice of Oracle’s new MCP Server for Oracle Database integrated with SQLcl:

“Based on what HyperFRAME Research is observing, the introduction of Oracle’s MCP Server for Oracle Database is more than just a product launch; it is a strategic repositioning within the burgeoning AI-native data landscape. The move indicates an accelerated convergence of LLMs with enterprise-grade data infrastructure.”

—Stephanie Walter, Analyst in Residence, HyperFRAME Research

“The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables developers to build two-way connections between data sources and LLMs. Including an MCP Server in Oracle Database accessible via SQLcl means that your favorite development environments and AI code assistants now have access to your Oracle Database to work on your behalf, supercharging developer workflows and making it much easier to develop AI-driven applications.”
—Holger Mueller, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

“Oracle’s MCP Server revolutionizes AI-driven database interactions. It works with any supported Oracle Database—from 19c to 23ai—and can be used on-premises, in hyperscalers such as Azure, AWS, Google and OCI—and even on your laptop. All Oracle Database users should give it a try to chat with their database, generate reports and perform operations such as Data Load and Data Transform.”
—Ron Westfall, HyperFRAME Research

“Oracle’s MCP Server for Oracle Database has been designed to make many of the detailed, pedantic, ever onerous AI tasks for DBAs, developers, and end-users dramatically simpler, making them much more productive. Oracle MCP server specifically enables many of the most difficult AI tasks, parallel task scheduling, and AI pipeline orchestration take place within a pluggable database multi-tenant structure. In fact, organizations can find the best performing queries and the worst performing queries for any application—and obtain an explanation with recommendations for real-time improvements. Even better, SQLcl makes it easier do everything from CI/CD, activate Data Pump and Data Guard and perform in-line editing and automatic formatting. Altogether, this is a major advance in MCP integration far exceeding what is currently in the market.”
 —Marc Staimer, President, DSC and Senior Analyst, theCube Research 

“Oracle’s introduction of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server signals a major shift in AI-powered database management. DBAs can now interact with the database using their preferred AI assistant and LLM, handling tasks like Schema/SQL operations, system diagnostics, and query analysis—all through natural chat. This not only boosts productivity but also frees up DBAs for more strategic work priorities. Among major players, Oracle stands out for deeply integrating MCP into its data platform strategy.” 
— Stephen Catanzano, Senior Director, Data Management & Platforms, Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG)

“Oracle’s implementation of MCP Server is yet another step in bringing the database world together with AI, and agentic AI. For database developers, Oracle’s MCP Server is speaking the languages through the tools they already know, SQLcl and SQL Developer VS Code, making it possible to serve data to AI apps and models. The secret sauce of MCP is its very flexibility, and with Oracle’s implementation of MCP Server, SQL and AI developers can meet over common ground.”
—Tony Baer, Principal, dbInsight

“Oracle’s new MCP server empowers AI agents for data analytics. It bridges AI and enterprise data with secure, natural language queries and redefines enterprise data access. Now any task can be performed with simple chat interaction, from running vector queries to vectorizing data and getting fleet status updates. Organizations worldwide can benefit from these AI advancements available in Oracle Database—regardless of where they choose to run it, in the cloud or on-premises.”
—Steve McDowell, CEO, NAND Research

 

Top benefits of Oracle’s MCP Server for Developers and DBAs 

To recap, some of the top benefits of Oracle’s MCP Server for Oracle Database users include: 

  • Simplified integration with AI: Standardization via MCP Server allows LLMs and AI assistants to interact natively with Oracle Database—no custom connectors necessary, saving time and effort.
  • Enhanced AI security and controlled access: Oracle Database credentials and permissions are still centrally managed. Developers and administrators maintain least-privilege principles for LLM-connected users.
  • AI Data governance: All AI-generated sessions and actions are logged (MODULE, ACTION, and user-managed logs) for traceability. Developers approve each AI-generated query before execution and can review every access attempt.
  • Developer ecosystem and easier AI workflows: MCP Server integration is available directly via familiar tools—SQLcl, SQL Developer Extension for VS Code, and more. These integrations mean that developers and DBAs can leverage AI to automate tasks that were previously manual—such as generating or summarizing SQL, data exploration, and code assistance.
  • Easy onboarding: Set up is streamlined, with connections and tooling provided out-of-the-box.

Get started with MCP Server for Oracle Database

MCP Server for Oracle Database saves time and effort for developers, DBAs, and other users trying to bridge the gap between their data and AI: it acts as the proverbial standard USB-C connector between AI assistants, LLMs, and Oracle Database. To get started, try Oracle Database 23ai for free, and connect your favorite AI assistant or LLM today.