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mcp-snowflake-server

Servidor MCP de Snowflake

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Descripción general

Una implementación de servidor del Protocolo de Contexto de Modelo (MCP) que permite la interacción de bases de datos con Snowflake. Este servidor permite ejecutar consultas SQL mediante herramientas y expone la información de datos y el contexto del esquema como recursos.


Related MCP server: Snowflake MCP Server

Componentes

Recursos

  • memo://insights
    Una nota que se actualiza continuamente y que recopila información sobre los datos descubiertos.
    Se actualiza automáticamente cuando se agregan nuevos conocimientos a través de la herramienta append_insight .

  • context://table/{table_name}
    (Si la búsqueda previa está habilitada) Resúmenes de esquema por tabla, incluidas columnas y comentarios, expuestos como recursos individuales.


Herramientas

El servidor expone las siguientes herramientas:

Herramientas de consulta

  • read_query
    Ejecutar consultas SELECT para leer datos de la base de datos.
    Aporte:

    • query (cadena): La consulta SQL SELECT que se ejecutará
      Devuelve: Resultados de la consulta como una matriz de objetos

  • write_query (habilitado solo con --allow-write )
    Ejecutar consultas INSERT , UPDATE o DELETE .
    Aporte:

    • query (cadena): La consulta de modificación de SQL
      Devuelve: Número de filas afectadas o confirmación

  • create_table (habilitado solo con --allow-write )
    Crear nuevas tablas en la base de datos.
    Aporte:

    • query (cadena): instrucción SQL CREATE TABLE
      Devuelve: Confirmación de creación de la tabla

Herramientas de esquema

  • list_databases
    Enumere todas las bases de datos en la instancia de Snowflake.
    Devuelve: Matriz de nombres de bases de datos

  • list_schemas
    Enumere todos los esquemas dentro de una base de datos específica.
    Aporte:

    • database (cadena): Nombre de la base de datos
      Devuelve: Matriz de nombres de esquema

  • list_tables
    Enumere todas las tablas dentro de una base de datos y un esquema específicos.
    Aporte:

    • database (cadena): Nombre de la base de datos

    • schema (cadena): Nombre del esquema
      Devuelve: Matriz de metadatos de la tabla

  • describe_table
    Ver información de la columna de una tabla específica.
    Aporte:

    • table_name (cadena): nombre de tabla completo ( database.schema.table )
      Devoluciones: Matriz de definiciones de columnas con nombres, tipos, nulabilidad, valores predeterminados y comentarios

Herramientas de análisis

  • append_insight
    Agregue nuevos conocimientos de datos al recurso de notas.
    Aporte:

    • insight (cadena): información sobre los datos obtenida a partir del análisis
      Devoluciones: Confirmación de la adición de información
      Efecto: activa la actualización del recurso memo://insights


Uso con Claude Desktop

Instalación mediante herrería

Para instalar Snowflake Server para Claude Desktop automáticamente a través de Smithery :

npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp_snowflake_server --client claude

Instalación mediante UVX

"mcpServers": {
  "snowflake_pip": {
    "command": "uvx",
    "args": [
      "--python=3.12",  // Optional: specify Python version <=3.12
      "mcp_snowflake_server",
      "--account", "your_account",
      "--warehouse", "your_warehouse",
      "--user", "your_user",
      "--password", "your_password",
      "--role", "your_role",
      "--database", "your_database",
      "--schema", "your_schema"
      // Optionally: "--allow_write"
      // Optionally: "--log_dir", "/absolute/path/to/logs"
      // Optionally: "--log_level", "DEBUG"/"INFO"/"WARNING"/"ERROR"/"CRITICAL"
      // Optionally: "--exclude_tools", "{tool_name}", ["{other_tool_name}"]
    ]
  }
}

Instalación local

  1. Instalar la aplicación de escritorio Claude AI

  2. Instalar uv :

curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
  1. Crea un archivo .env con tus credenciales de Snowflake:

SNOWFLAKE_USER="xxx@your_email.com"
SNOWFLAKE_ACCOUNT="xxx"
SNOWFLAKE_ROLE="xxx"
SNOWFLAKE_DATABASE="xxx"
SNOWFLAKE_SCHEMA="xxx"
SNOWFLAKE_WAREHOUSE="xxx"
SNOWFLAKE_PASSWORD="xxx"
# Alternatively, use external browser authentication:
# SNOWFLAKE_AUTHENTICATOR="externalbrowser"
  1. [Opcional] Modifique runtime_config.json para establecer patrones de exclusión para bases de datos, esquemas o tablas.

  2. Prueba localmente:

uv --directory /absolute/path/to/mcp_snowflake_server run mcp_snowflake_server
  1. Agregue el servidor a su claude_desktop_config.json :

"mcpServers": {
  "snowflake_local": {
    "command": "/absolute/path/to/uv",
    "args": [
      "--python=3.12",  // Optional
      "--directory", "/absolute/path/to/mcp_snowflake_server",
      "run", "mcp_snowflake_server"
      // Optionally: "--allow_write"
      // Optionally: "--log_dir", "/absolute/path/to/logs"
      // Optionally: "--log_level", "DEBUG"/"INFO"/"WARNING"/"ERROR"/"CRITICAL"
      // Optionally: "--exclude_tools", "{tool_name}", ["{other_tool_name}"]
    ]
  }
}

Notas

  • Las operaciones de escritura están deshabilitadas de forma predeterminada. Habilítelas explícitamente con --allow-write .

  • El servidor admite el filtrado de bases de datos, esquemas o tablas específicas mediante patrones de exclusión.

  • El servidor expone recursos de contexto adicionales por tabla si la búsqueda previa está habilitada.

  • La herramienta append_insight actualiza el recurso memo://insights dinámicamente.


Licencia

Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts (MIT)

Available Tools

6 tools
append_insightB

Add a data insight to the memo

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
insightYesData insight discovered from analysis

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral traits but only states the action. It does not disclose side effects (e.g., whether the memo is modified permanently), permissions needed, or return behavior beyond 'add'.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, clear sentence with no unnecessary words. It is front-loaded and concise for a simple tool.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's simplicity, the description is mostly adequate. It identifies the action and parameter, though it could be more explicit about which memo (e.g., current context) and whether it appends or replaces.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The single parameter 'insight' has a description in the schema ('Data insight discovered from analysis'), and schema description coverage is 100%. The tool description adds no further meaning beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Add') and the resource ('data insight to the memo'), with a specific verb and resource that distinguishes it from sibling tools (e.g., describe_table, read_query).

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any context about prerequisites or exclusions. The description only states the function without usage context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

describe_tableA

Get the schema information for a specific table

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
table_nameYesFully qualified table name in the format 'database.schema.table'

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The description indicates a safe read operation. However, with no annotations, it lacks details on potential limitations, permissions, or the exact content of the schema returned (e.g., columns, types).

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, clear sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately sized for the tool's simplicity.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool has one parameter and no output schema, the description is mostly complete. However, it could specify what 'schema information' includes (e.g., columns, types) for better agent understanding.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%; the parameter 'table_name' is fully described in the schema. The description adds no additional semantic meaning beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Get the schema information for a specific table' clearly specifies the verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like list_tables which only list table names.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implicitly indicates usage for retrieving schema of a specific table. While no explicit when-not-to-use is provided, sibling names provide context, making it clear that this tool is for detailed schema rather than listing.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_databasesA

List all available databases in Snowflake

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided. The description only states it lists databases, but does not disclose behavioral details such as permissions required, whether it returns names only, or any limitations. For a read-only tool, minimal disclosure.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

One sentence of 6 words, no redundancy, front-loaded. Every word is necessary.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple list tool with no parameters and no output schema, the description is minimally adequate. It could mention return format or whether it requires any permissions, but overall meets basic needs.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

No parameters in schema, so description doesn't need to add parameter semantics. Baseline for 0 parameters is 4.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool lists all available databases in Snowflake, with a specific verb ('List') and resource ('databases'). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like 'list_schemas' and 'describe_table'.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'list_schemas' or 'list_tables'. No when-not-to-use or explicit context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_schemasB

List all schemas in a database

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
databaseYesDatabase name to list schemas from

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided; description only states the action without disclosing any behavioral traits like authentication, side effects, or return format.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, front-loaded and concise without wasted words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple list tool, the description and schema together provide adequate information, though no output schema exists to explain return values.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% and parameter description in schema is clear; description adds no extra semantic value beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a specific verb 'List' and resource 'schemas', clearly distinguishing from siblings like list_databases and list_tables.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives; no context about prerequisites or exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_tablesB

List all tables in a specific database and schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
databaseYesDatabase name
schemaYesSchema name

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Only states 'list', implying read-only, but no details on permissions, performance, or whether metadata is included. Insufficient for a tool with zero annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence with no wasted words. Front-loaded and efficient.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple list tool with full schema coverage and no output schema, the description is adequate. Lacks context about output format but sufficient for basic usage.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with clear parameter descriptions. Description adds no extra meaning beyond what schema already provides; baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states 'List all tables in a specific database and schema' with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like list_databases and list_schemas which cover different resources.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives like list_databases, list_schemas, or describe_table. No mention of prerequisites (e.g., need to select database first) or when not to use.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

read_queryB

Execute a SELECT query.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesSELECT SQL query to execute

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but only says 'Execute a SELECT query.' This implies a read-only operation, but it does not explicitly state that no side effects occur, no data is modified, or what happens on invalid queries. The behavioral profile is insufficiently disclosed.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise at 4 words, front-loading the core purpose. While it could be slightly more structured by adding a sentence about return value or constraints, it is not verbose and wastes no words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no output schema and a single parameter, the description is minimally adequate: it states what the tool does. However, it lacks mention of the return format (e.g., result rows), potential limits (e.g., max rows), or error behavior. It is complete enough for a simple tool but could be more informative.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema has 100% coverage with the query parameter description 'SELECT SQL query to execute'. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond this. Per guidelines, baseline is 3 when coverage is high, and there is no additional value.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'Execute' and the resource 'SELECT query', making the tool's function obvious. It is distinct from sibling tools like describe_table or list_tables, which are metadata operations, and append_insight, which is likely a write operation.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention that it is for ad-hoc data retrieval and not for exploring schema or modifying data, leaving the agent to infer usage context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 6 tool updates
    • First observedappend_insight
    • First observeddescribe_table
    • First observedlist_databases
    • First observedlist_schemas
    • First observedlist_tables
    • First observedread_query

TDQS

A3.6/5.0

Scored across 6 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct operation: metadata listing, schema description, query execution, and memo insight. No overlap.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with lowercase and underscores, e.g., list_databases, read_query.

Tool Count5/5

6 tools is well-scoped for a Snowflake server covering metadata exploration and querying without being excessive.

Completeness4/5

Covers metadata listing and SELECT queries thoroughly, but lacks DML/DDL operations like INSERT or CREATE, which may be needed depending on use case.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessUnresponsive

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