MongoDB MCP Server
Connect to MongoDB databases. Query collections, analyze schemas, and explore document structures with read-only safety.
December 21, 2025by Community
What is a MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extend Claude's capabilities with external tools and data sources. They provide access to databases, APIs, file systems, and more. Configure MCP servers in .mcp.json or add them via `claude mcp add` command.
Setup Instructions
CLI Command: MONGODB_URI="mongodb://..." claude mcp add mongodb -- npx -y mcp-server-mongodb For MongoDB Atlas: MONGODB_URI="mongodb+srv://user:pass@cluster.mongodb.net/dbname" Features: - Query collections - Analyze document schemas - Aggregate and filter data
MCP Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"mongodb": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-server-mongodb"],
"env": {
"MONGODB_URI": "mongodb://localhost:27017/mydb"
}
}
}
}
