MCP Server for ArangoDB
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This is a TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides database interaction capabilities through ArangoDB. It implements core database operations and allows seamless integration with ArangoDB through MCP tools.
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What is MCP Server for ArangoDB?
An MCP server that enables interaction with an ArangoDB database using a set of predefined tools. It allows users to execute queries, insert, update, and remove documents, backup collections, and manage collections through a standardized protocol.
How to use MCP Server for ArangoDB?
The server can be installed globally via NPM or run directly using NPX. To use it with tools like Claude or Cline VSCode extension, you need to configure the MCP server settings in the respective application, providing the server command and necessary environment variables (ArangoDB URL, database name, username, and password). Once configured, you can interact with the database using natural language prompts or structured queries.
Key features of MCP Server for ArangoDB
Execute AQL queries
Insert documents into collections
Update existing documents
Remove documents from collections
Backup all collections to JSON files
List all collections in the database
Create new collections in the database
Use cases of MCP Server for ArangoDB
Data retrieval and analysis using AQL queries
Data entry and modification within ArangoDB
Automated database backups
Database schema management
Integration with AI assistants like Claude
Integration with VSCode extensions like Cline
FAQ from MCP Server for ArangoDB
What is the default port for ArangoDB?
What is the default port for ArangoDB?
The default port for ArangoDB for local development is 8529.
What environment variables are required?
What environment variables are required?
The server requires ARANGO_URL, ARANGO_DB, ARANGO_USERNAME, and ARANGO_PASSWORD environment variables.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
You can install it globally via NPM using npm install -g arango-server or run it directly using NPX with npx arango-server.
How do I use it with VSCode Copilot agent?
How do I use it with VSCode Copilot agent?
Configure the MCP server in your VSCode settings, providing the server command and environment variables. Then, start the server using the MCP: Start Server command in the Command Palette.
How do I debug the server?
How do I debug the server?
Debugging can be done using MCP Inspector, run npm run inspector to start the inspector and access debugging tools in your browser.