MCP Snowflake Reader

Name: MCP Snowflake Reader
Author: fnf-deepHeading

@fnf-deepHeading

About MCP Snowflake Reader

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides secure, read-only access to Snowflake databases. Allows LLMs to safely query tables and describe schemas without write permissions. Built with Python and the official Snowflake SDK.

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-snowflake-reader": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "mcp-snowflake-reader",
        "--connection",
        "{\"account\":\"your-account\",\"user\":\"your-user\",\"password\":\"your-password\",\"warehouse\":\"your-warehouse\",\"database\":\"your-database\",\"schema\":\"your-schema\",\"role\":\"your-role\"}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP Snowflake Reader?

MCP Snowflake Reader is a read-only MCP server that provides secure, read-only access to Snowflake databases through the MCP protocol.

How to use MCP Snowflake Reader?

Configure your MCP client (Cursor AI or Claude) with a Docker or uvx command, passing a JSON connection string with your Snowflake account, user, password, warehouse, database, schema, and role. Alternatively, install automatically via Smithery.

Key features of MCP Snowflake Reader

Read-only access to Snowflake databases
Connection via JSON configuration string
Supports Docker and uvx runtimes
Installable via Smithery for Claude Desktop
MIT licensed

Use cases of MCP Snowflake Reader

Query Snowflake data without write risk from MCP clients
Provide safe, read-only database access to AI assistants
Integrate Snowflake analytics into Cursor AI or Claude workflows
Automate table inspection and reporting in a controlled environment

FAQ from MCP Snowflake Reader

Can MCP Snowflake Reader write or modify data?

No, only read-only operations are allowed. SQL keywords like INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, DROP, ALTER, CREATE, GRANT, REVOKE, COMMIT, and ROLLBACK are explicitly prohibited.

What connection credentials are required?

You must provide a JSON object containing account, user, password, warehouse, database, schema, and role.

Are there any restrictions on table names?

Table names can only contain alphanumeric characters, underscores, and dots.

What runtimes are supported?

The server can be run via Docker or uvx. Configuration is provided in the MCP client settings file.

How do I install MCP Snowflake Reader on Claude Desktop automatically?

Run npx -y @smithery/cli install @fnf-deepHeading/mcp-snowflake-reader --client claude via Smithery.

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