How to Connect TiDB with VS Code Using GenAI Toolbox
Connecting TiDB securely to AI-powered VS Code workflows remains a critical challenge for compliance-conscious organizations. The Model Context Protocol provides a standardized approach to connect AI coding assistants with distributed SQL databases through tools like GenAI Toolbox, enabling automated query generation, schema management, and performance optimization—but these integrations must satisfy strict security and compliance requirements. This guide shows engineering teams and compliance officers how to implement TiDB MCP connections in VS Code using MintMCP's enterprise gateway that meet SOC2 and GDPR regulations while maintaining the audit trails and access controls enterprise environments demand.