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ClickHouse MCP Server

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ClickHouse MCP Server

Migrated to https://github.com/ClickHouse/mcp-clickhouse

An MCP server for ClickHouse.

Features

Tools

  • run_select_query

    • Execute SQL queries on your ClickHouse cluster.

    • Input: sql (string): The SQL query to execute.

    • All ClickHouse queries are run with readonly = 1 to ensure they are safe.

  • list_databases

    • List all databases on your ClickHouse cluster.

  • list_tables

    • List all tables in a database.

    • Input: database (string): The name of the database.

Related MCP server: Altinity MCP

Configuration

Note: This is a temporary configuration process that will be significantly improved once the package is published.

  1. Run uv sync to install the dependencies. To install uv follow the instructions here. Then do source .venv/bin/activate.

  2. Setup the .env.production file with the ClickHouse credentials.

CLICKHOUSE_HOST=<CLICKHOUSE_HOST>
CLICKHOUSE_PORT=<CLICKHOUSE_PORT>
CLICKHOUSE_USER=<CLICKHOUSE_USER>
CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORD=<CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORD>
  1. Run fastmcp install mcp_clickhouse/mcp_server.py -f .env.production to install the server.

  2. Restart Claude Desktop.

Development

  1. In test-services directory run docker compose up -d to start the ClickHouse cluster.

  2. Add the following variables to a .env file in the root of the repository.

CLICKHOUSE_HOST=localhost
CLICKHOUSE_PORT=8123
CLICKHOUSE_USER=default
CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORD=clickhouse
  1. Run uv sync to install the dependencies. To install uv follow the instructions here. Then do source .venv/bin/activate.

  2. For easy testing, you can run fastmcp dev mcp_clickhouse/mcp_server.py to start the MCP server.

Available Tools

3 tools
list_databasesD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Conciseness1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Purpose1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

list_tablesD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
databaseYes
likeNo

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Conciseness1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Purpose1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

run_select_queryD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYes

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Conciseness1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Purpose1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

Tool has no description.

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

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: list_databases retrieves database names, list_tables retrieves table names within a database, and run_select_query executes SQL queries. There is no overlap or ambiguity between these operations.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case naming: list_databases, list_tables, run_select_query. The naming is predictable and readable throughout the set.

Tool Count3/5

With only 3 tools, the set feels thin for a database server like ClickHouse, lacking operations for data manipulation (e.g., insert, update, delete), schema management (e.g., create_table), or advanced query features. However, it covers basic listing and querying.

Completeness2/5

The tool surface is significantly incomplete for a database server. It provides read-only operations (list and select) but lacks essential CRUD functionality (create, update, delete), schema modifications, or administrative tasks, which will limit agent capabilities in managing ClickHouse effectively.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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