About PostgreSQL Multi-Schema MCP Server
A read-only MCP server for LLMs inspecting PostgreSQL databases. It supports explicitly selected schemas and restricts queries and metadata access to the authorized set.
Key features
- 01Read-only SQL queries
- 02Explicit schema access configuration
- 03Cross-schema table discovery
- 04Filtered system catalog metadata
- 05Table schema resources
Use cases
- 01Inspect tables across schemas
- 02Run queries in read-only transactions
- 03Retrieve column and data type details
MCP support
Exposes a read-only query tool and table schema resources to MCP clients, limiting access to schemas selected at startup.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
1Saved tool list · updated 3w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| sql | string | No |
Details
From the project READMEPostgreSQL Multi-Schema MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server that provides read-only access to PostgreSQL databases with enhanced multi-schema support. This server enables LLMs to inspect database schemas across multiple namespaces and execute read-only queries while maintaining schema isolation.
Key Features
- Multi-Schema Support: Explicitly specify which schemas to expose through command-line configuration
- Schema Isolation: Strict access control to only authorized schemas listed during server startup
- Cross-Schema Discovery: Unified view of tables across multiple schemas while maintaining schema boundaries
- Metadata Security: Filters system catalogs to only expose user-defined tables in specified schemas
Components
Tools
- query
- Execute read-only SQL queries against the connected database
- Input:
sql(string): The SQL query to execute - All queries are executed within a READ ONLY transaction
- Schema context maintained through search_path restriction
Resources
The server provides schema information for each table across authorized schemas:
- Table Schemas (
postgres://<host>/<db_schema>/<table>/schema)- JSON schema information for each table
- Includes column names, data types, and type modifiers
- Automatically discovered from database metadata
- Multi-schema support with explicit schema allow-list
Usage
The server requires a database URL and accepts a comma-separated list of schemas to expose:
npx -y mcp-server-postgres-multi-schema <database-url> [schemas]
- database-url: PostgreSQL connection string (e.g.,
postgresql://localhost/mydb) - schemas: Comma-separated list of schemas to expose (defaults to 'public' if not specified)
Examples
# Connect with default public schema
npx -y mcp-server-postgres-multi-schema postgresql://localhost/mydb
# Connect with multiple schemas
npx -y mcp-server-postgres-multi-schema postgresql://localhost/mydb public,analytics,staging
Usage with Claude Desktop
Configure the "mcpServers" section in your claude_desktop_config.json:
NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"postgres": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-postgres-multi-schema",
"postgresql://localhost/mydb",
"public,audit"
]
}
}
}
License
This multi-schema MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. You may use, modify, and distribute the software according to the terms in the LICENSE file.
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