MCP Server for Milvus
by stephen37
This repository contains an MCP server that provides access to Milvus vector database functionality. It enables seamless integration between LLM applications and Milvus, allowing LLMs to access and utilize vector database capabilities.
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What is MCP Server for Milvus?
This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that acts as a bridge between LLM applications and the Milvus vector database. It allows LLMs to leverage Milvus's vector search and data management capabilities through a standardized protocol.
How to use MCP Server for Milvus?
To use this server, you need a running Milvus instance and Python 3.10 or higher. You can run the server directly using uv without installation. Configuration examples are provided for Claude Desktop and Cursor, demonstrating how to integrate the server into these LLM applications.
Key features of MCP Server for Milvus
Provides a standardized MCP interface for Milvus
Supports various search and query operations (vector search, text search, hybrid search)
Offers collection management tools (create, load, release collections)
Includes data operation functionalities (insert, delete, upsert data)
Provides index management capabilities (create, get index info)
Use cases of MCP Server for Milvus
Enhancing LLM applications with vector search capabilities
Building AI-powered IDEs with access to code embeddings stored in Milvus
Creating chat interfaces that can retrieve relevant information from a vector database
Developing custom AI workflows that require vector similarity search
FAQ from MCP Server for Milvus
How do I resolve connection errors?
How do I resolve connection errors?
Verify your Milvus instance is running, check the URI in your configuration, ensure there are no firewall rules blocking the connection, and try using 127.0.0.1 instead of localhost in the URI.
What should I do if I encounter authentication issues?
What should I do if I encounter authentication issues?
Verify your MILVUS_TOKEN is correct, check if your Milvus instance requires authentication, and ensure you have the correct permissions for the operations you're trying to perform.
Why are the MCP tools not appearing in Claude Desktop or Cursor?
Why are the MCP tools not appearing in Claude Desktop or Cursor?
Restart the application, check the server logs for any errors, verify the MCP server is running correctly, and press the refresh button in the MCP settings (for Cursor).
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that enables seamless integration between LLM applications and external data sources and tools.
What are the prerequisites for using this MCP server?
What are the prerequisites for using this MCP server?
You need Python 3.10 or higher, a running Milvus instance (local or remote), and uv installed (recommended).