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Pandas MCP Server

@marlonluo2018

About Pandas MCP Server

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Basic information

Category

Other

License

MIT

Runtime

python

Transports

stdio

Publisher

marlonluo2018

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pandas-mcp-server": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "cli.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Pandas MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables LLMs to execute pandas code through a standardized workflow for data analysis and visualization. It provides secure, sandboxed code execution, intelligent data analysis, and interactive chart generation for AI assistants like Claude Desktop.

How to use Pandas MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies (pip install -r requirements.txt), optionally configure environment variables via .env, and then add a JSON entry to your Claude Desktop configuration (using uvx or python). Verify installation by running python cli.py or python server.py. The server exposes four MCP tools: read_metadata_tool, interpret_column_data, run_pandas_code_tool, and generate_chartjs_tool.

Key features of Pandas MCP Server

  • Sandboxed execution environment for security
  • Automatic file metadata extraction and analysis
  • Interactive Chart.js visualization generation
  • Intelligent memory optimization for large files
  • Easy integration with Claude Desktop
  • Command-line interface for testing and development

Use cases of Pandas MCP Server

  • Let an LLM explore and analyze CSV or Excel files
  • Generate interactive bar, line, or pie charts from data
  • Perform secure, guided data cleaning and transformation
  • Automate multi-step data analysis workflows with AI
  • Interpret categorical columns to improve filtering and aggregation

FAQ from Pandas MCP Server

What are the prerequisites to run Pandas MCP Server?

Python 3.10 or higher, pip package manager, and Git are required. Dependencies include pandas>=2.0.0, fastmcp>=1.0.0, chardet>=5.0.0, and psutil.

What file types does Pandas MCP Server support?

It supports CSV (.csv) and Excel (.xlsx, .xls) files. Excel files can optionally specify a sheet name or index.

What tools does the server expose to LLMs?

Four tools: read_metadata_tool (file analysis), interpret_column_data (column value interpretation), run_pandas_code_tool (code execution), and generate_chartjs_tool (chart generation).

How do I configure Pandas MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Add a JSON entry with type "stdio" and either "uvx" (recommended) or "python" as the command, pointing to the server directory or server.py. The configuration file is located in %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows), ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS), or ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Linux).

Is code execution secure in Pandas MCP Server?

Yes, code runs in a sandboxed environment that prevents malicious operations and protects system security.

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