MongoDB MCP Server

@PrashantSedhain

About MongoDB MCP Server

MCP Server for MongoDB

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mongo-db-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "dist/client/client.js",
        "dist/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MongoDB MCP Server?

MongoDB MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects to MongoDB and exposes a query tool to retrieve data from collections via a simple interface. It currently supports read-only transactions and is intended for local integrations and command line tools.

How to use MongoDB MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, and create a .env file with your MONGO_CONNECTION_STRING. Build the TypeScript code with npm run build, then run the client with node dist/client/client.js dist/index.js.

Key features of MongoDB MCP Server

Exposes a query tool for MongoDB collections
Read‑only transactions only
Connects to local or cloud MongoDB databases
Built with Node.js and TypeScript
Includes a client application for interaction

Use cases of MongoDB MCP Server

Querying MongoDB collections from an MCP‑compatible tool
Exploring database contents without write access
Integrating MongoDB data into local command‑line workflows

FAQ from MongoDB MCP Server

What does MongoDB MCP Server do?

It provides an MCP server that allows you to query MongoDB collections using a simple query tool. It only supports read operations.

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js v16 or higher, npm, and a MongoDB database (local or cloud).

How do I configure the MongoDB connection?

Create a .env file in the root directory and set MONGO_CONNECTION_STRING to your MongoDB connection string.

Is this server write‑capable?

No. The server currently supports only read‑only transactions.

What transports or authentication are supported?

The README does not specify transport or authentication details beyond the MongoDB connection string.

Frequently asked questions

What does MongoDB MCP Server do?

It provides an MCP server that allows you to query MongoDB collections using a simple `query` tool. It only supports read operations.

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js v16 or higher, npm, and a MongoDB database (local or cloud).

How do I configure the MongoDB connection?

Create a `.env` file in the root directory and set `MONGO_CONNECTION_STRING` to your MongoDB connection string.

Is this server write‑capable?

No. The server currently supports only read‑only transactions.

What transports or authentication are supported?

The README does not specify transport or authentication details beyond the MongoDB connection string.

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