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MongoDB MCP Server

by PrashantSedhain

The MongoDB MCP Server provides a simple interface to query MongoDB collections for local integrations and command line tools. It implements an MCP server that connects to MongoDB and provides a `query` tool to retrieve data from collections, currently supporting read-only transactions.

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What is MongoDB MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for MongoDB that allows querying MongoDB collections through a simple interface for local integrations and command line tools. It exposes database querying capabilities and includes a client application for interacting with the server.

How to use MongoDB MCP Server?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Install dependencies using npm install. 3. Create a .env file with your MongoDB connection string. 4. Build the project using npm run build. 5. Run the client using node dist/client/client.js dist/index.js.

Key features of MongoDB MCP Server

  • MongoDB querying

  • MCP interface

  • Client application

  • Read-only transactions

Use cases of MongoDB MCP Server

  • Local integrations

  • Command line tools

  • Data retrieval

  • Database querying

FAQ from MongoDB MCP Server

What is the purpose of this server?

This server allows querying MongoDB collections through a simple interface for local integrations and command line tools.

What kind of transactions are supported?

Currently, only read-only transactions are supported.

What are the prerequisites for running this server?

You need Node.js (v16 or higher), npm, and a MongoDB database (local or cloud-based).

How do I configure the MongoDB connection?

Create a .env file in the root directory with your MongoDB connection string in the MONGO_CONNECTION_STRING variable.

How do I run the client?

After building the project, run the client using the command: node dist/client/client.js dist/index.js.