- Postgres Mcp
Postgres Mcp
What is Postgres MCP?
Postgres MCP is a lightweight Model Context Protocol server designed to query Postgres databases using SQL or plain English commands. It offers comprehensive tools for database operations, table introspection, and query execution with smart permission handling.
How to use Postgres MCP?
To use Postgres MCP, configure the necessary environment variables for your Postgres database and run the server using the provided command. You can execute queries, list tables, and switch databases through the available tools.
Key features of Postgres MCP?
- Smart query permission handling for different types of queries.
- Comprehensive table introspection including column definitions and relationships.
- Multiple database switching capability and robust error handling.
Use cases of Postgres MCP?
- Executing SQL queries with permission validation.
- Listing and describing database tables for better understanding.
- Switching between multiple databases seamlessly.
FAQ from Postgres MCP?
- What types of queries does Postgres MCP support?
Postgres MCP supports read-only, read-write, and admin queries with appropriate permission handling.
- Is there a dry-run mode available?
Yes, you can validate queries without executing them using the dry-run mode.
- How do I configure Postgres MCP?
You need to set environment variables for your Postgres connection and use the provided configuration format.
Server Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"postgres-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@freakynit/postgres-mcp@latest"
],
"env": {
"POSTGRES_HOST": "<POSTGRES HOST>",
"POSTGRES_USER": "<POSTGRES USER>",
"POSTGRES_PASSWORD": "<POSTGRES PASSWORD>",
"POSTGRES_DATABASE": "<POSTGRES DATABASE>"
}
}
}
}