postgres-mcp-server
Provides tools for interacting with a PostgreSQL database, allowing users to list tables, describe schemas, run read queries, explain query plans, get database stats, and optionally execute write queries.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@postgres-mcp-server Show me the first 10 rows from the orders 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.
PostgreSQL MCP Server
An enterprise-ready Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with Node.js & TypeScript for PostgreSQL databases. Compatible with Antigravity, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Continue, and any standard MCP client.
๐ Features & Tools Exposed
Tool Name | Mode | Description |
| Read-only | Lists all schemas, tables, views, estimated row counts, and table disk sizes. |
| Read-only | Details table schema: column types, nullability, defaults, primary keys, foreign keys, and indexes. |
| Read-only | Executes SELECT queries safely inside DB-level |
| Read-only | Generates PostgreSQL query execution plans ( |
| Read-only | Returns DB health stats: database size, top 10 largest tables, active connections, and cache hit ratios. |
| Write (Optional) | Executes |
Related MCP server: PostgreSQL MCP Server
๐ ๏ธ Quick Start
1. Install Dependencies & Build
npm install
npm run build2. Configure Environment Variables
Copy .env.example to .env and fill in your PostgreSQL credentials:
# Database Connection String
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://postgres:password@localhost:5432/mydb
# OR individual settings:
PGHOST=localhost
PGPORT=5432
PGUSER=postgres
PGPASSWORD=your_password
PGDATABASE=mydb
# Enable write capabilities if needed (Default: false)
ALLOW_WRITE_QUERIES=false๐ Registering with MCP Clients
This server uses standard stdio communication and can be added to any MCP-compliant application.
1. Antigravity Configuration
Add to your Antigravity MCP settings:
Global Config:
%USERPROFILE%\.gemini\antigravity-cli\mcp_config.json(Windows) or~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/mcp_config.json(Linux/macOS)Workspace Config:
.agents/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"postgres-db": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"D:/Projects/AI/MCP/postgres-connector/dist/index.js"
],
"env": {
"DATABASE_URL": "postgresql://your_user:your_password@localhost:5432/your_project_db",
"ALLOW_WRITE_QUERIES": "false"
}
}
}
}2. Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration file:
Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonmacOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"postgres-db": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"D:/Projects/AI/MCP/postgres-connector/dist/index.js"
],
"env": {
"DATABASE_URL": "postgresql://your_user:your_password@localhost:5432/your_project_db",
"ALLOW_WRITE_QUERIES": "false"
}
}
}
}3. Cursor / Continue / Standard MCP Clients
For Cursor, Continue, or any other MCP host supporting stdio servers:
{
"mcpServers": {
"postgres-db": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"D:/Projects/AI/MCP/postgres-connector/dist/index.js"
],
"env": {
"DATABASE_URL": "postgresql://your_user:your_password@localhost:5432/your_project_db",
"ALLOW_WRITE_QUERIES": "false"
}
}
}
}Tip (Development Mode): You can also run the server directly with
npx tsxwithout a build step:"command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "tsx", "D:/Projects/AI/MCP/postgres-connector/src/index.ts" ]
๐งช Testing & Local Debugging
Option 1: Interactive GUI Testing with MCP Inspector (Recommended)
The official MCP Inspector allows you to visually trigger tool calls (list_tables, read_query, describe_table, etc.) and view response payloads in your browser:
Quick development testing (no compilation step required):
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx tsx src/index.tsProduction build testing:
npm run build npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js
The command will automatically open the inspector in your default browser (e.g. http://localhost:<port>/?MCP_INSPECTOR_API_TOKEN=...), where you can inspect available tools, fill in parameters, and view responses in real time.
Option 2: Live Integration via MCP Hosts
Register the server in your AI host config (such as Antigravity or Claude Desktop) as detailed in Registering with MCP Clients, then restart your host application to test tool invocation through natural language prompts.
Option 3: Code Compilation & Type Check
Verify TypeScript types and esbuild bundle output:
npm run build๐ Security Best Practices
By default, all queries executed via
read_queryrun insideBEGIN READ ONLY; ... COMMIT;transactions to prevent unexpected data mutations.Write queries via
execute_queryare disabled by default unlessALLOW_WRITE_QUERIES=true.
๐ License & Attribution
This project is licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License.
Mandatory Terms:
Attribution Required: You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software, provided that all copies retain the original copyright notice (
Copyright (c) 2026, Rajath Kumar D) and license terms.No Unauthorized Endorsement: You may not use the author's name (Rajath Kumar D) or contributors to endorse or promote derived products without prior written permission.
Available Tools
6 toolsdescribe_tableA
Get detailed schema breakdown for a specific table or view, including column names, data types, constraints, primary keys, foreign keys, and indexes.
Inputs: table (required), schema.
execute_queryA
Execute data modification statements (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, DDL). Requires ALLOW_WRITE_QUERIES=true in environment.
Inputs: sql (required).
explain_queryA
Execute EXPLAIN on a SQL query to inspect query planner cost estimates, join strategies, and index usage.
Inputs: sql (required), analyze.
get_db_statsA
Retrieve database health & performance metrics: database size, top tables by disk usage, active connections, and cache hit ratio.
Inputs: no named parameters.
list_tablesA
List all tables, views, and schemas in the PostgreSQL database along with estimated row counts and table sizes.
Inputs: schema, include_views.
read_queryA
Execute a read-only SQL query (SELECT, WITH, etc.). Strictly executed inside a DB-level READ ONLY transaction for safety.
Inputs: sql (required), limit.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
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TDQS
Scored across 6 tools
Each tool targets a distinct function: listing tables, describing schema, executing read-only queries, explaining query plans, retrieving database stats, and executing write operations. There is no overlap or ambiguity between tool purposes.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case (list_, describe_, read_, explain_, get_, execute_). The naming is uniform and predictable.
With 6 tools, the set is concise and well-scoped for a PostgreSQL server, covering the essential operations without unnecessary bloat or sparse coverage.
The tool surface covers the full lifecycle of database interaction: discovery, schema inspection, read queries, write queries, query planning, and server statistics. No critical gaps are apparent for the intended purpose.
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