mcp-postgres
Allows querying and inspecting a PostgreSQL database schema, including listing tables, describing columns, and executing read-only SQL queries.
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In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-postgresshow me the columns of the users table"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-postgres
An MCP server that connects to a PostgreSQL database and exposes schema inspection and safe query execution as tools and resources — ready to plug into Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible client.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| List all tables in the public schema |
| Show columns, types, and nullability for a table |
| Execute a SELECT query and return results (mutating statements are blocked) |
Related MCP server: pg-mcp
Resources
URI | Description |
| Full schema dump — all tables with their columns |
Setup
1. Clone and install
git clone <repo-url>
cd mcp-postgres
python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate # Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -e .2. Configure environment
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env — set DATABASE_URL to your PostgreSQL connection string3. Run the server
mcp-postgresOr directly:
python -m mcp_postgres.serverClaude Desktop Integration
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"postgres": {
"command": "/path/to/.venv/bin/mcp-postgres",
"env": {
"DATABASE_URL": "postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/mydb"
}
}
}
}Project Structure
src/mcp_postgres/
__init__.py — package marker
db.py — psycopg2 connection context manager
server.py — FastMCP server, tools, and resourcesSecurity
run_query rejects any statement that does not begin with SELECT. This prevents accidental or malicious data modification through the MCP interface.
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