DynamoDB MCP Server
by Iman Kamyabi
The DynamoDB MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed for managing Amazon DynamoDB resources. It provides tools for table management, capacity management, and data operations.
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What is DynamoDB MCP Server?
This server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows you to manage Amazon DynamoDB resources through a standardized interface. It simplifies tasks such as creating tables, managing capacity, and performing data operations.
How to use DynamoDB MCP Server?
To use this server, you need to install the dependencies, configure your AWS credentials as environment variables, build the server, and then start it. You can then interact with the server using the provided tools like create_table
, list_tables
, put_item
, etc., by sending appropriately formatted JSON requests.
Key features of DynamoDB MCP Server
Table Management (Create, List, Describe, Configure)
Index Management (GSI, LSI)
Capacity Management (Update read/write capacity)
Data Operations (Insert, Retrieve, Update, Query, Scan)
Use cases of DynamoDB MCP Server
Automating DynamoDB table creation and configuration
Programmatically managing DynamoDB capacity based on application needs
Simplifying data access and manipulation for applications
Integrating DynamoDB management into CI/CD pipelines
FAQ from DynamoDB MCP Server
How do I create a new DynamoDB table?
How do I create a new DynamoDB table?
Use the create_table
tool with the required parameters like tableName
, partitionKey
, partitionKeyType
, readCapacity
, and writeCapacity
.
How do I list all DynamoDB tables in my account?
How do I list all DynamoDB tables in my account?
Use the list_tables
tool. You can optionally specify a limit
and exclusiveStartTableName
for pagination.
How do I insert an item into a table?
How do I insert an item into a table?
Use the put_item
tool, providing the tableName
and the item
as a JSON object.
How do I update the capacity of a table?
How do I update the capacity of a table?
Use the update_capacity
tool, specifying the tableName
, readCapacity
, and writeCapacity
.
Why are delete operations not supported?
Why are delete operations not supported?
Delete operations are intentionally not supported to prevent accidental data loss.