mcp-postgres
npxStandardMCP server for PostgreSQL database operations. Provides CRUD operations, query execution, and transaction management. Connects directly to PostgreSQL databases. Useful for developers building AI agents that need to interact with PostgreSQL data.
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Overview
MCP server for PostgreSQL database operations. Provides CRUD operations, query execution, and transaction management. Connects directly to PostgreSQL databases. Useful for developers building AI agents that need to interact with PostgreSQL data.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y mcp-postgres2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-postgres-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y mcp-postgres"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp-postgres?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for mcp-postgres
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from mcp-postgres. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCP-POSTGRES_API_KEY | Yes | Your mcp-postgres API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp-postgres?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp-postgres"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp-postgres with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with mcp-postgres
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