About PostgreSQL MCP Server
PostgreSQL MCP Server enables direct SQL queries against PostgreSQL databases and is designed for Cursor IDE users. It supports parameterized queries, configurable timeouts, and connection safeguards such as pooling.
Key features
- 01Execute custom SQL queries
- 02Parameterized query support
- 03Configurable query timeouts
- 04Connection pooling and timeouts
- 05SSL/TLS connection support
Use cases
- 01Query PostgreSQL data from Cursor
- 02Run database operations with parameterized SQL
- 03Connect to a database using SSL/TLS
MCP support
The MCP server provides clients with PostgreSQL query execution capabilities.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
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
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides direct PostgreSQL database query execution capabilities. This server enables custom SQL query execution against PostgreSQL databases with support for parameterized queries and configurable timeouts. This project is designed specifically for use with the Cursor IDE.
Prerequisites
- Node.js >= 18.0.0
- PostgreSQL server (for target database operations)
- Network access to target PostgreSQL instances
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install PostgreSQL Database Query Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @1Levick3/postgresql-mcp-server --client claude
Manual Installation
- Clone the repository
- Install dependencies:
npm install - Build the server:
npm run build - Add to MCP settings file:
{ "mcpServers": { "postgresql-mcp": { "command": "node", "args": ["/Users/1Levick3/Desktop/postgresql-mcp-server/build/index.js"], "disabled": false, "alwaysAllow": [], "env": { "POSTGRES_CONNECTION_STRING": "postgresUrl", "POSTGRES_SSL_CERT_PATH": "/Users/1levick3/Desktop/root.crt" } } } }
Development
npm run dev- Start development server with hot reloadnpm run lint- Run ESLintnpm test- Run tests
Security Considerations
- Connection Security
- Uses connection pooling
- Implements connection timeouts
- Validates connection strings
- Supports SSL/TLS connections
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Commit your changes
- Push to the branch
- Create a Pull Request
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