Mongodb3 Server
FreeNot checkedA lightweight MCP server for MongoDB 3.6+ providing read, write, metadata, and management tools.
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A lightweight MCP server for MongoDB 3.6+ providing read, write, metadata, and management tools.
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A lightweight MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for MongoDB, compatible with MongoDB 3.6.18+.
Uses mongodb driver v4.x which officially supports MongoDB 3.6+.
Quick Start
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build
npm run build
# Run (stdio transport)
MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING="mongodb://localhost:27017" node dist/index.js
MCP Client Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"MongoDB": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mongodb3-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "mongodb://localhost:27017"
}
}
}
}
Enable Write Mode
By default, the server runs in read-only mode for safety. To enable write/delete operations:
{
"mcpServers": {
"MongoDB": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mongodb3-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "mongodb://localhost:27017",
"MDB_MCP_WRITABLE": "true"
}
}
}
}
Pass
--writableCLI flag as an alternative.
Kiro MCP Configuration
Add the following to your Kiro MCP config (~/.kiro/settings/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"dev-mongodb3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mongodb3-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"MDB_MCP_WRITABLE": "false",
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "mongodb://root:root@localhost:17017/admin?authSource=admin"
},
"disabled": true
}
}
}
Configuration
| Environment Variable / CLI Flag | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING / --connectionString |
- | MongoDB connection string |
MDB_MCP_WRITABLE / --writable |
false (read-only) |
Set MDB_MCP_WRITABLE=true or pass --writable to enable write operations |
MDB_MCP_MAX_DOCUMENTS_PER_QUERY / --maxDocumentsPerQuery |
100 |
Max documents per query |
Supported Tools (23 tools)
Connection (2)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
connect |
Connect to a MongoDB instance |
switch-connection |
Switch to a different connection |
Read (5)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
find |
Query documents in a collection |
aggregate |
Run aggregation pipeline on a collection |
aggregate-db |
Run aggregation pipeline at database level |
count |
Count documents with optional filter |
explain |
Get execution plan for find/aggregate/count |
Metadata (7)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list-databases |
List all database names (uses nameOnly for efficiency) |
list-collections |
List collections in a database |
collection-indexes |
List indexes on a collection |
collection-schema |
Infer schema by sampling documents |
collection-storage-size |
Get collection storage size |
db-stats |
Get database statistics |
mongodb-logs |
Get recent mongod log entries |
Write (requires --writable or MDB_MCP_WRITABLE=true) (3)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
insert-many |
Insert documents into a collection |
update-many |
Update documents matching a filter |
delete-many |
Delete documents matching a filter |
Manage (requires --writable or MDB_MCP_WRITABLE=true) (6)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
create-collection |
Create a new collection |
drop-collection |
Drop a collection |
drop-database |
Drop a database |
rename-collection |
Rename a collection |
create-index |
Create an index |
drop-index |
Drop an index |
Resources
| Resource | URI | Description |
|---|---|---|
config |
config://config |
Server configuration (redacted) |
MongoDB 3.6 Compatibility
This server uses mongodb driver v4.17.x which officially supports MongoDB 3.6+. All tools use commands and operations available in MongoDB 3.6:
find,aggregate,count— core query operations$sampleaggregation stage for schema inferencecollStats,dbStats,getLogadmin commandscreateIndexes,dropIndexesindex managementlistDatabases,listCollectionsmetadata commandsinsert,update,deletewrite operations
No features requiring MongoDB 4.0+ (like transactions or $merge) are used.
Install Mongodb3 Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install mongodb3-mcp-serverInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add mongodb3-mcp-server -- npx -y mongodb3-mcp-serverFAQ
Is Mongodb3 Server MCP free?
Yes, Mongodb3 Server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Mongodb3 Server need an API key?
No, Mongodb3 Server runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Mongodb3 Server hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install Mongodb3 Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Mongodb3 Server on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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