postgres-mcp-server
by RonHouben
A PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol server that enables LLMs to interact with a local database. It's currently experimental and should be used with caution, especially with write queries.
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What is postgres-mcp-server?
A PostgreSQL Model Context Protocol server designed to allow Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with a PostgreSQL database.
How to use postgres-mcp-server?
- Install NodeJS. 2. Run
npm installto install dependencies. 3. Set the required environment variables (DATABASE_NAME, DATABASE_USER, DATABASE_PASSWORD, DATABASE_SCHEMA_NAME). 4. Configure VS Code settings as shown in the README for easy integration.
Key features of postgres-mcp-server
Allows LLMs to query a PostgreSQL database
Uses Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Easy configuration for VS Code
Supports custom instructions for database interaction
Use cases of postgres-mcp-server
Enabling LLMs to answer questions based on data in a PostgreSQL database
Allowing LLMs to generate SQL queries
Integrating database information into LLM-powered applications
Automating database tasks with LLMs
FAQ from postgres-mcp-server
Is this production ready?
Is this production ready?
No, this is an experimental project and should not be used on real databases.
What are the prerequisites?
What are the prerequisites?
NodeJS and the project dependencies installed via npm install.
What environment variables do I need to set?
What environment variables do I need to set?
DATABASE_NAME, DATABASE_USER, DATABASE_PASSWORD, and DATABASE_SCHEMA_NAME.
Can I use this with any PostgreSQL database?
Can I use this with any PostgreSQL database?
Yes, but be careful with write queries as this is an experimental project.
How do I configure this for VS Code?
How do I configure this for VS Code?
Use the provided JSON configuration in your VS Code settings.json file, adjusting the paths and environment variables as needed.