MCP.so
Sign In

DynamoDB Read-Only MCP

@jjikky

Repository

About DynamoDB Read-Only MCP

AWS DynamoDB Read-Only MCP Server

Basic information

Category

Databases

License

MIT

Runtime

node

Transports

stdio

Publisher

jjikky

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dynamo-readonly-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@jjikky/dynamo-readonly-mcp",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

No tools detected

We auto-extract tools from the README. The maintainer can list them under a ## Tools heading to populate this section.

Overview

What is DynamoDB Read-Only MCP?

A server that utilizes the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to query AWS DynamoDB databases. It allows LLMs like Claude to query DynamoDB data through natural language requests.

How to use DynamoDB Read-Only MCP?

Install via npm (npm install from cloned repo or npx -y dynamo-readonly-mcp), then set AWS credentials (AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, AWS_REGION) in a .env file or environment variables. Build with npm run build and start with npm start. Connect to Claude Desktop by adding a server entry to claude_desktop_config.json pointing to the built index.js or using npx directly.

Key features of DynamoDB Read-Only MCP

  • Table management: list-tables, describe-table
  • Data query tools: scan-table, query-table, paginate-query-table, get-item, count-items
  • Resources: dynamodb-tables-info, dynamodb-table-schema
  • Prompt template: dynamodb-query-help for writing queries
  • Read-only access to DynamoDB data

Use cases of DynamoDB Read-Only MCP

  • Ask an LLM to list all DynamoDB tables and their structures
  • Query table data by specifying conditions in natural language
  • Count items in a table matching a given group ID
  • Paginate through large result sets with paginate-query-table
  • Retrieve a single item by its key using get-item

FAQ from DynamoDB Read-Only MCP

What tools does the server provide?

The server provides list-tables, describe-table, scan-table, query-table, paginate-query-table, get-item, and count-items.

How do I configure AWS credentials?

Set AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, and AWS_REGION either in a .env file or as environment variables in the Claude Desktop configuration.

Is the server read-only?

Yes, all tools and resources are designed for read-only queries; no write operations are exposed.

What transport does the MCP server use?

It uses StdioServerTransport, communicating via standard input/output with the client.

Is there a built-in prompt for help?

Yes, the dynamodb-query-help prompt provides guidance for writing DynamoDB queries.

Comments

More Databases MCP servers

Redis MCP Server

redis

The official Redis MCP Server is a natural language interface designed for agentic applications to manage and search data in Redis efficiently

539

Multi Database MCP Server

FreePeak

A powerful multi-database server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide AI assistants with structured access to databases.

397

MotherDuck's DuckDB MCP Server

motherduckdb

Local MCP server for DuckDB and MotherDuck

498

ClickHouse MCP Server

ClickHouse

Connect ClickHouse to your AI assistants.

818

Dbhub

bytebase

Zero-dependency, token-efficient database MCP server for Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, SQLite.

3.1K