About PostgreSQL MCP Server
PostgreSQL MCP Server provides an interface for MCP clients to interact with and inspect PostgreSQL databases. It supports parameterized SQL, multi-statement transactions, and table schema retrieval.
Key features
- 01Execute parameterized SQL queries
- 02Perform inserts, updates, and deletes
- 03Run multi-statement transactions
- 04Retrieve table schema information
- 05Handle query parameters securely
Use cases
- 01Query PostgreSQL data with filters
- 02Perform multiple database writes in a transaction
- 03Inspect table columns and types
MCP support
The server exposes SQL execution, query, transaction, and schema tools over MCP for PostgreSQL access.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEPostgreSQL MCP Server
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides an interface to interact with PostgreSQL databases. It allows you to execute queries, perform database operations, and manage transactions through a standardized API.
Features
- Execute SQL queries with parameterized inputs
- Perform database operations (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
- Execute transactions with multiple statements
- Retrieve database schema information
- Secure parameter handling to prevent SQL injection
Installation
-
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/postgres-mcp.git cd postgres-mcp -
Install dependencies:
go mod download -
Configure your database connection:
cp .env.example .envEdit the
.envfile with your PostgreSQL database credentials. -
Build the server:
go build -o postgres-mcp -
Run the server:
./postgres-mcp
Usage
The server exposes the following MCP tools:
1. execute_tool
Executes a single SQL statement.
Request:
{
"statement": "INSERT INTO users(name, email) VALUES($1, $2)",
"arguments": ["Jane Doe", "[email protected]"]
}
Response:
{
"rows affected": 1
}
2. query_tool
Executes a SELECT query and returns the results.
Request:
{
"statement": "SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = $1",
"arguments": [1]
}
Response:
{
"rows": [
{
"id": 1,
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "[email protected]"
}
],
"columns": ["id", "name", "email"],
"rowCount": 1
}
3. transaction_tool
Executes multiple statements in a transaction.
Request:
{
"statements": [
"INSERT INTO users(name, email) VALUES($1, $2)",
"INSERT INTO user_roles(user_id, role) VALUES($1, $2)"
],
"arguments": [
["Alice", "[email protected]"],
[1, "admin"]
]
}
Response:
{
"results": [
{
"statement": 0,
"rowsAffected": 1
},
{
"statement": 1,
"rowsAffected": 1
}
]
}
4. schema_tool
Retrieves schema information for a table.
Request:
{
"table_name": "users"
}
Response:
{
"table": "users",
"columns": [
{
"name": "id",
"type": "integer",
"nullable": false,
"default": "nextval('users_id_seq'::regclass)"
},
{
"name": "name",
"type": "character varying",
"nullable": false,
"default": null
},
{
"name": "email",
"type": "character varying",
"nullable": false,
"default": null
}
]
}
Client Example
Here's an example of how to use the MCP client to interact with the server:
package main
import (
"encoding/json"
"fmt"
"log"
"github.com/mark3labs/mcp-go/client"
)
func main() {
// Create a new MCP client
c := client.NewClient("http://localhost:8080")
// Prepare a query request
queryReq := map[string]interface{}{
"statement": "SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = $1",
"arguments": []interface{}{1},
}
// Execute the query
resp, err := c.Execute("query_tool", queryReq)
if err != nil {
log.Fatalf("Failed to execute query: %v", err)
}
// Print the response
prettyJSON, _ := json.MarshalIndent(resp.Data, "", " ")
fmt.Println(string(prettyJSON))
}
Security Considerations
- Always use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks
- Limit database user permissions to only what is necessary
- Use SSL/TLS for database connections in production
- Implement proper authentication and authorization for the MCP server
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Comments
New to MCP?
From what the protocol is to installing your first server, these answers cover most first questions.
An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.