🗄️ MongoDB MCP Server for LLMS

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About 🗄️ MongoDB MCP Server for LLMS

A mongo db server for the model context protocol (MCP)

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mongo-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "mongo-mcp",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is 🗄️ MongoDB MCP Server for LLMS?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables LLMs to interact directly with MongoDB databases. It allows querying collections, inspecting schemas, and managing data through natural language, designed for use with MCP clients such as the Claude Desktop app.

How to use 🗄️ MongoDB MCP Server for LLMS?

Install via npx by adding the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file (MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json, Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json). The command uses npx mongo-mcp "mongodb://<username>:<password>@<host>:<port>/<database>?authSource=admin". Alternatively, install automatically via Smithery with npx -y @smithery/cli install mongo-mcp --client claude. Prerequisites: Node.js 18+ and npx. A local test sandbox can be set up using Docker Compose and the provided seed script.

Key features of 🗄️ MongoDB MCP Server for LLMS

Collection schema inspection
Document querying with filtering and projection
Index management (create, drop, list)
Document operations (insert, update, delete)

Use cases of 🗄️ MongoDB MCP Server for LLMS

List available collections and inspect their schemas
Find documents with complex filters (e.g., electronics under $1000)
Create and manage indexes to optimize query performance
Insert, update, or delete documents directly via natural language
Query across collections using user references (e.g., orders by email)

FAQ from 🗄️ MongoDB MCP Server for LLMS

What are the prerequisites for using this server?

Node.js 18+, npx, and an MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop app). Docker and Docker Compose are needed only for the optional local test sandbox.

How do I connect to my existing MongoDB database?

Provide your MongoDB connection URL in the server configuration: mongodb://<username>:<password>@<host>:<port>/<database>?authSource=admin.

Can I test the server without a real MongoDB instance?

Yes. Use the provided Docker Compose file to start a local MongoDB and run npm run seed to populate sample data (Users, Products, Orders collections).

What tools does the server expose to the LLM?

Query tools: find, listCollections, insertOne, updateOne, deleteOne. Index tools: createIndex, dropIndex, indexes.

Where is the server configuration stored for Claude Desktop?

In claude_desktop_config.json located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/ on macOS or %APPDATA%/Claude/ on Windows.

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for using this server?

Node.js 18+, `npx`, and an MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop app). Docker and Docker Compose are needed only for the optional local test sandbox.

How do I connect to my existing MongoDB database?

Provide your MongoDB connection URL in the server configuration: `mongodb://<username>:<password>@<host>:<port>/<database>?authSource=admin`.

Can I test the server without a real MongoDB instance?

Yes. Use the provided Docker Compose file to start a local MongoDB and run `npm run seed` to populate sample data (Users, Products, Orders collections).