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Manticore Search MCP Server

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Basic information

Category

Search

Transports

stdio

Author

manticoresoftware

Submitted by

Don Hardman

About Manticore Search MCP Server

MCP server for Manticore Search — enables AI assistants to query and manage Manticore Search databases directly. Supports full-text search, KNN vector search, fuzzy search, and real-time data access.

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Manticore Search MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-manticore": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-manticore"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Manticore Search?

Manticore Search is an MCP server that enables AI assistants to query and manage Manticore Search databases via the Model Context Protocol. It is intended for developers and AI agents needing direct database access for search and analytics.

How to use Manticore Search?

Install with uvx mcp-manticore or pip install mcp-manticore. Configure the server in your MCP client by setting environment variables for host, port, and optional credentials. Then invoke the tool through any MCP-compatible AI assistant.

Key features of Manticore Search

  • Run SELECT, SHOW, and DESCRIBE SQL queries
  • Full-text search with Manticore’s advanced capabilities
  • KNN vector similarity searches
  • Fuzzy search for typos and approximate matches
  • Real-time live database queries from AI assistants
  • Built-in Manticore documentation fetcher

Use cases of Manticore Search

  • Querying a Manticore Search database directly from a chat interface
  • Performing full-text and vector searches without leaving the AI assistant
  • Exploring database schemas and running ad-hoc SQL queries
  • Fetching Manticore documentation on demand during development

Frequently asked questions

1

What database can I connect to with Manticore Search?

It connects to any Manticore Search server. You specify the host and port via environment variables (default: localhost:9308).

2

How do I install Manticore Search?

Install via `uvx mcp-manticore` (recommended) or `pip install mcp-manticore`.

3

Can I write or delete data with this server?

By default, write and drop operations are disabled. Set `MANTICORE_ALLOW_WRITE_ACCESS=true` or `MANTICORE_ALLOW_DROP=true` to enable them.

4

Does this server require authentication?

Authentication is optional. You can provide `MANTICORE_USER` and `MANTICORE_PASSWORD` environment variables if your Manticore instance requires it.

5

What transport does the MCP server use?

The server communicates via the Model Context Protocol. Environment variables are used to configure the HTTP API connection to Manticore.

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