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CentralMind Gateway exposes databases to AI agents via MCP or OpenAPI, offering LLM-optimized APIs with security features like PII protection and access control.

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Overview

CentralMind Gateway exposes databases to AI agents via MCP or OpenAPI, offering LLM-optimized APIs with security features like PII protection and access control.

CentralMind Gateway offers several security features, but the overall safety depends on proper configuration and usage. It's relatively safe for read-only access with PII redaction and strict RLS. Risks increase with write operations and direct SQL access without adequate controls.

Performance depends on database query complexity, network latency, and caching configuration. LRU caching can improve performance for frequently accessed data.

Cost depends on AI provider usage (tokens), database resource consumption, and OpenTelemetry data volume. Consider using a free tier AI provider for development and testing.

HybridGo516 starsApache-2.0Released 7/12/2025CI/CD

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHubPostgreSQLMySQLSQLiteDiscordDockerKubernetesS3

Capabilities

ReadWriteExecAdmin

Client Compatibility

Claude Desktop

full

Cursor

full

Windsurf

untested

VS Code (Copilot)

untested

Quickstart

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gateway": {
      "command": "PATH_TO_GATEWAY_BINARY",
      "args": ["start", "--config", "PATH_TO_GATEWAY_YAML_CONFIG", "mcp-stdio"]
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables

GEMINI_API_KEY

Tools (5)

safe

get_table_data

Retrieves data from a specified database table.

Read-only operation.

moderate

create_new_record

Creates a new record in a database table.

Non-destructive write operation.

high

update_existing_record

Modifies an existing record in a database table.

Structural modification of data.

critical

delete_record

Deletes a record from a database table.

Destructive operation.

critical

execute_sql_query

Executes a raw SQL query against the database.

Unrestricted SQL execution can lead to data breaches or system compromise.

Security

Auth Method

API Key|OAuth|Environment Variable

Data Locality

hybrid

Known Risks

!SQL injection vulnerabilities if direct SQL APIs are used without proper sanitization.
!PII leakage if redaction rules are incomplete or misconfigured.
!Unauthorized data access if row-level security (RLS) is not correctly implemented.
!Potential for denial-of-service attacks if rate limiting is not configured.
!Compromised API keys could lead to unauthorized access.

Safety Score

moderate risk

Positive

+Supports API keys and OAuth for authentication.
+Offers PII protection via regex or Microsoft Presidio plugins.
+Provides row-level security (RLS) using Lua scripts.
+Integrates with OpenTelemetry for request tracking and audit trails.

Risks

-Direct SQL API access increases risk if not properly secured.
-Potential for data exposure if PII redaction is misconfigured.
-Lua scripts for RLS could introduce vulnerabilities if not carefully written.
-Overly permissive API configuration could allow unintended data access.

Use Cases

AI-Powered Data Analysis

-Chatting with your database to extract insights.
-Generating reports and visualizations using natural language queries.
-Automating data analysis tasks with AI agents.

AI Agent Data Enrichment

-Providing AI agents with real-time data from your database.
-Enabling AI agents to make data-driven decisions.
-Integrating database data into AI agent workflows.

Application Development

-Quickly creating APIs for accessing database data.
-Building LLM-powered applications that interact with your database.
-Simplifying database integration for AI applications.

Data Governance and Security

-Implementing PII redaction to protect sensitive data.
-Enforcing row-level security to control data access.
-Auditing API requests for compliance and security monitoring.

Who Is This For?

Best For

Developers building AI-powered applications.
Data scientists analyzing data with AI agents.
Organizations needing secure API access to their databases.
Teams integrating databases with LLM-based workflows.
Projects requiring PII protection and data governance.

Not Ideal For

Applications requiring extremely low latency data access.
Environments with strict regulatory compliance that prohibits LLM usage.
Use cases that demand complex data transformations beyond basic SQL queries.

Autonomy & Execution

Default ModeConfigurable

Destructive Tools

Autonomy level is highly dependent on the configured permissions and the specific tools exposed. Exercise caution when granting write or delete access to autonomous agents.

StatelessYes

Retry LogicNot documented

ConcurrencyNot documented

Production Tip

Implement robust monitoring and alerting to detect and respond to potential security incidents or performance issues.

FAQ

What databases are supported by CentralMind Gateway?

CentralMind Gateway supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, ClickHouse, Snowflake, MSSQL, BigQuery, Oracle Database, SQLite, and Elasticsearch.

How does CentralMind Gateway protect sensitive data?

CentralMind Gateway offers PII protection through regex-based or Microsoft Presidio plugins, which redact sensitive data from API responses.

Can I control data access with CentralMind Gateway?

Yes, CentralMind Gateway provides row-level security (RLS) using Lua scripts, allowing fine-grained control over data access.

What authentication methods are supported?

CentralMind Gateway supports API keys and OAuth for authentication.

How can I monitor API usage?

CentralMind Gateway integrates with OpenTelemetry (OTel) for request tracking and audit trails.

Does CentralMind Gateway support self-hosted LLMs?

Yes, CentralMind Gateway supports self-hosted LLMs through configurable AI endpoints and models.

How do I generate the API configuration?

You can use the `gateway discover` command with a supported AI provider (like Google Gemini) to automatically generate the API configuration based on your database schema.

Metrics

Discovered2/14/2026

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