Redshift MCP Server (TypeScript)
What is Redshift MCP Server?
Redshift MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Amazon Redshift, implemented in TypeScript. It provides rich contextual information about your Redshift data warehouse to Cursor IDE and other MCP-compatible clients, enabling LLMs to inspect database schemas and execute read-only queries.
How to use Redshift MCP Server?
To use the Redshift MCP Server, configure your project with a .cursor/mcp.json file or a global configuration in your home directory. Set the DATABASE_URL environment variable to connect to your Redshift cluster and start the server using Node.js.
Key features of Redshift MCP Server?
- Provides contextual information about Redshift data warehouses.
- Supports read-only SQL queries.
- Integrates seamlessly with Cursor IDE and other MCP clients.
- Offers tools for querying, describing tables, and finding columns.
Use cases of Redshift MCP Server?
- Executing read-only SQL queries against a Redshift database.
- Inspecting database schemas and structures.
- Finding specific columns across multiple tables.
- Generating sample data and statistics for analysis.
FAQ from Redshift MCP Server?
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What are the prerequisites for using Redshift MCP Server?
You need Node.js 16 or higher, TypeScript, access to an Amazon Redshift cluster, and basic knowledge of Redshift and SQL.
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Is there a specific configuration needed for Cursor IDE?
Yes, the server will be automatically detected if configured in the
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Can I extend the server with new features?
Yes, you can extend the server by adding new resource types, tools, or enhancing security features.