Overview
What is rabbitmq-mcp?
rabbitmq-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes the full RabbitMQ HTTP API as tools for MCP clients. It allows users to manage RabbitMQ queues, messages, and vhosts through natural language commands given to MCP-enabled AI agents like Claude Desktop or Cursor.
How to use rabbitmq-mcp?
Install globally via npm install -g rabbitmq-mcp or run with npx -y rabbitmq-mcp. Set required environment variables (RABBITMQ_HOST, RABBITMQ_USERNAME, RABBITMQ_PASSWORD, RABBITMQ_MANAGEMENT_PORT, RABBITMQ_PROTOCOL) and optionally TLS credentials. Configure an MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) with stdio transport using the provided JSON example. The RabbitMQ management plugin must be enabled on your instance.
Key features of rabbitmq-mcp
- Exposes full RabbitMQ HTTP API as MCP tools
- Enables natural‑language management of queues and vhosts
- Supports TLS/HTTPS with optional certificate verification
- Operates locally via stdio transport (remote support planned)
- Flexible configuration via environment variables
Use cases of rabbitmq-mcp
- Check message counts and move messages between queues
- Purge dead‑letter queues on demand
- Monitor and respond to alarms in production vhosts
- Automate RabbitMQ management tasks via AI agents
FAQ from rabbitmq-mcp
What prerequisites are needed to use rabbitmq-mcp?
You must have the RabbitMQ management plugin enabled. Connection details (host, credentials, port, protocol) must be provided as environment variables.
Does rabbitmq-mcp support remote or cloud connections?
Currently only local stdio execution is supported. Remote functionality via SSE/streaming is planned for a future update.
What environment variables are required to configure rabbitmq-mcp?
Required: RABBITMQ_HOST, RABBITMQ_USERNAME, RABBITMQ_PASSWORD, RABBITMQ_MANAGEMENT_PORT. Optional: RABBITMQ_PROTOCOL (default https), and TLS certificate paths or PEM strings.
