Mongodb MCP

A MongoDB Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows LLMs to directly interact with MongoDB databases, supporting querying, schema inspection, index management, and document operations.

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What is MongoDB MCP Server?

The MongoDB Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server allows AI assistants like Claude to directly query and manage MongoDB databases through simple conversations. It translates natural language requests into database operations.

How to use MongoDB MCP Server?

Simply configure your AI client (like Claude Desktop) with your MongoDB connection details, then ask questions about your data in natural language.

Use Cases

Ideal for business analysts, developers, and anyone who needs to query databases without writing complex queries. Perfect for data exploration, reporting, and quick data modifications.

Key Features

Schema InspectionView collection structures and field types without writing queries

Data QueryingFind documents with natural language filters and conditions

Index ManagementView, create and optimize database indexes

Document OperationsInsert, update and delete documents through simple commands

Pros and Cons

Advantages

No SQL/MongoDB query knowledge required

Quick data exploration through conversation

Works with existing MongoDB databases

Secure connection using standard MongoDB credentials

Limitations

Requires Node.js environment to run

Complex aggregations may be challenging

Performance depends on the AI's understanding of your request

Getting Started

Install Prerequisites

Ensure you have Node.js 18+ and npx installed on your system

Configure AI Client

Add MongoDB connection details to your AI client configuration file

Start Querying

Ask your AI assistant questions about your MongoDB data

Example Use Cases

Data ExplorationDiscover what data is available in your database

Targeted QueryFind specific records matching criteria

Data ModificationUpdate records through natural language

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my database connection secure?

Can I use this with MongoDB Atlas?

What if the AI misunderstands my query?

Additional Resources

Demo Video

See the MCP server in action

MongoDB Documentation

Official MongoDB documentation

Smithery Installation

One-click installation via Smithery

🚀 MongoDB MCP Server for LLM

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables LLMs to directly interact with MongoDB databases. You can query collections, check schemas, and manage data using natural language.

✨ Features

🔍 Check collection schemas
📊 Query and filter documents
📈 Manage indexes
📝 Perform document operations (insert, update, delete)

Demo Video

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2389bf23-a10d-49f9-bca9-2b39a1ebe654

🚀 Quick Start

To get started, find your MongoDB connection URL and add it to the Claude Desktop configuration file:

MacOS: ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mongodb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mongo-mcp",
        "mongodb://<username>:<password>@<host>:<port>/<database>?authSource=admin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Installation via Smithery

To automatically install the MongoDB MCP server for Claude Desktop via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install mongo-mcp --client claude

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
npx
Docker and Docker Compose (for local sandbox testing only)
MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop App)

Test Sandbox Setup

If you don't have a MongoDB server available and want to create a sample sandbox, follow these steps:

Start MongoDB using Docker Compose:

docker-compose up -d

Populate the database with test data:

npm run seed

Configure Claude Desktop

Add this configuration to the Claude Desktop configuration file:

MacOS: ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Local Development Mode:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mongodb": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "dist/index.js",
        "mongodb://root:example@localhost:27017/test?authSource=admin"
      ]
    }
  }
}