ArangoDB MCP Server

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About ArangoDB MCP Server

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arangodb-account": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arango-mcp-server",
        "http://localhost:8529",
        "root",
        "root"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is ArangoDB MCP Server?

The ArangoDB MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for ArangoDB, enabling AI models to query and interact with ArangoDB databases. It provides tools for executing AQL queries, listing databases and collections, and reading documents via resource templates.

How to use ArangoDB MCP Server?

Configure the server in your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) by adding an entry to claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx -y arango-mcp-server followed by the ArangoDB URL, username, and password. The server exposes tools for running read‑only or read‑write AQL queries, listing databases and collections, and accessing documents through resource templates.

Key features of ArangoDB MCP Server

Execute read‑only AQL queries with readQuery
Execute any AQL query (including writes) with readWriteQuery
List all databases on an ArangoDB server with listDatabases
List all collections in a database with listCollections
Read documents by database, collection, and ID via resource templates
Client pool – one client per database for efficient connections

Use cases of ArangoDB MCP Server

Query ArangoDB databases directly from an AI assistant
Browse available databases and collections without leaving the chat interface
Read specific documents by ID using resource templates
Perform data updates or inserts through read‑write queries
Integrate ArangoDB into workflows that use the Model Context Protocol

FAQ from ArangoDB MCP Server

What tools does ArangoDB MCP Server provide?

The server provides readQuery (read‑only AQL), readWriteQuery (any AQL), listDatabases (list all databases), and listCollections (list collections in a database). It also supports reading documents via resource templates.

How do I connect ArangoDB MCP Server to my ArangoDB instance?

Add an entry to your MCP client configuration (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) with the command npx -y arango-mcp-server followed by the ArangoDB URL, username, and password. For example: "args": ["-y", "arango-mcp-server", "http://localhost:8529", "root", "root"].

Does ArangoDB MCP Server require a password?

Yes. The example configuration includes a password argument (e.g., "root"). The project's todo list mentions adding the password back, implying it is required for authentication.

What runtime does ArangoDB MCP Server depend on?

It is distributed as an npm package and invoked via npx. A Node.js runtime is required.

Does ArangoDB MCP Server support both read

Frequently asked questions

What tools does ArangoDB MCP Server provide?

The server provides `readQuery` (read‑only AQL), `readWriteQuery` (any AQL), `listDatabases` (list all databases), and `listCollections` (list collections in a database). It also supports reading documents via resource templates.

How do I connect ArangoDB MCP Server to my ArangoDB instance?

Add an entry to your MCP client configuration (e.g., `claude_desktop_config.json`) with the command `npx -y arango-mcp-server` followed by the ArangoDB URL, username, and password. For example: `"args": ["-y", "arango-mcp-server", "http://localhost:8529", "root", "root"]`.

Does ArangoDB MCP Server require a password?

Yes. The example configuration includes a password argument (e.g., `"root"`). The project's todo list mentions adding the password back, implying it is required for authentication.