Steampipe MCP Server

Name: Steampipe MCP Server
Author: zen4ever

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About Steampipe MCP Server

An MCP server that allows Claude to query Steampipe PostgreSQL databases directly. Connect Claude to your Steampipe instance to easily analyze data from AWS, GCP, and other cloud providers through natural language.

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steampipe-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Steampipe MCP Server?

Steampipe MCP Server lets AI assistants run read-only SQL queries and explore schemas of a PostgreSQL database, primarily designed to work with Steampipe’s multi-cloud connection schemas. It is for users who want to query infrastructure data from AWS, GCP, and other clouds through natural‑language prompts in Claude Desktop or other MCP clients.

How to use Steampipe MCP Server?

First, install Steampipe and start the service to obtain the database URL. Then run the server via steampipe-mcp-server --database-url postgresql://... or configure the STEAMPIPE_MCP_DATABASE_URL environment variable. To use with Claude Desktop, add a steampipe entry in the MCP server configuration pointing to uvx steampipe-mcp-server with the URL.

Key features of Steampipe MCP Server

Runs read‑only SQL queries via the query tool
Lists all tables in the search path (list_all_tables)
Lists tables within a specific schema (list_tables_in_schema)
Retrieves column names and types for a table (get_table_schema)
Connects to any PostgreSQL database, optimized for Steampipe

Use cases of Steampipe MCP Server

Querying cloud resource inventories (EC2 instances, GCP buckets) using natural language
Exploring available tables and schemas without manual SQL dives
Running ad‑hoc read‑only queries from an AI assistant in Claude Desktop
Rapidly prototyping infrastructure reporting across multiple Steampipe connections

FAQ from Steampipe MCP Server

What is the recommended way to prompt Claude when using Steampipe MCP Server?

Specify the schema (e.g., aws_all) so Claude limits table discovery to that schema, avoiding excessive results from large cloud‑provider table sets.

What are the prerequisites for using the server?

You need a running Steampipe PostgreSQL service (started via steampipe service start) and its database URL. The URL must use the postgresql:// protocol.

How do I configure the database connection?

Pass the database URL with the --database-url argument or set the STEAMPIPE_MCP_DATABASE_URL environment variable in a .env file; the server loads it automatically.

What tools does the server provide?

Four tools: query (read‑only SQL), list_all_tables, list_tables_in_schema, and get_table_schema.

Is the server read‑only?

Yes – the query tool only permits read‑only SQL operations; write operations are not supported.

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