SingleStore▌
by singlestore-labs
Interact with SingleStore databases using natural language to run SQL queries, manage workspaces, create environments, a
Enables natural language interactions with SingleStore databases for executing SQL queries, managing workspaces, creating virtual environments, and handling scheduled jobs through direct database access.
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what it does
Enables natural language interactions with SingleStore databases for executing SQL queries, managing workspaces, creating virtual environments, and handling scheduled jobs through direct database access.
about
SingleStore is an official MCP server published by singlestore-labs that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Interact with SingleStore databases using natural language to run SQL queries, manage workspaces, create environments, a It is categorized under databases.
how to install
You can install SingleStore in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
SingleStore is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
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SingleStore MCP Server
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized protocol designed to manage context between large language models (LLMs) and external systems. This repository provides an installer and an MCP Server for Singlestore, enabling seamless integration.
With MCP, you can use Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, or any compatible MCP client to interact with SingleStore using natural language, making it easier to perform complex operations effortlessly.
💡 Pro Tip: Not sure what the MCP server can do? Just call the /help prompt in your chat!
Requirements
- Python >= v3.10.0
- uvx installed on your python environment
- VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Goose or any other MCP client
Getting started
Getting started
First, install the SingleStore MCP server with your client.
Standard config works in most of the tools:
{
"mcpServers": {
"singlestore-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"singlestore-mcp-server",
"start"
]
}
}
}
No API keys, tokens, or environment variables required! The server automatically handles authentication via browser OAuth when started.
<details> <summary>Claude Desktop</summary>Automatic setup:
uvx singlestore-mcp-server init --client=claude-desktop
Manual setup: Follow the MCP install guide, use the standard config above.
</details> <details> <summary>Claude Code</summary>Automatic setup:
uvx singlestore-mcp-server init --client=claude-code
This will automatically run the Claude CLI command for you.
Manual setup:
claude mcp add singlestore-mcp-server uvx singlestore-mcp-server start
</details>
<details>
<summary>Cursor</summary>
Automatic setup:
uvx singlestore-mcp-server init --client=cursor
Manual setup:
Go to Cursor Settings -> MCP -> Add new MCP Server. Name to your liking, use command type with the command uvx singlestore-mcp-server start. You can also verify config or add command line arguments via clicking Edit.
Automatic setup:
uvx singlestore-mcp-server init --client=vscode
Manual setup: Follow the MCP install guide, use the standard config above. You can also install using the VS Code CLI:
code --add-mcp '{"name":"singlestore-mcp-server","command":"uvx","args":["singlestore-mcp-server","start"]}'
After installation, the SingleStore MCP server will be available for use with your GitHub Copilot agent in VS Code.
</details> <details> <summary>Windsurf</summary>Automatic setup:
uvx singlestore-mcp-server init --client=windsurf
Manual setup: Follow Windsurf MCP documentation. Use the standard config above.
</details> <details> <summary>Gemini CLI</summary>Automatic setup:
uvx singlestore-mcp-server init --client=gemini
Manual setup: Follow the MCP install guide, use the standard config above.
</details> <details> <summary>LM Studio</summary>Automatic setup:
uvx singlestore-mcp-server init --client=lm-studio
Manual setup:
Go to Program in the right sidebar -> Install -> Edit mcp.json. Use the standard config above.
Manual setup only:
Go to Advanced settings -> Extensions -> Add custom extension. Name to your liking, use type STDIO, and set the command to uvx singlestore-mcp-server start. Click "Add Extension".
Manual setup only: Open Qodo Gen chat panel in VSCode or IntelliJ → Connect more tools → + Add new MCP → Paste the standard config above.
Click <code>Save</code>.
</details>Using Docker
NOTE: An API key is required when using Docker because the OAuth flow isn't supported for servers running in Docker containers.
{
"mcpServers": {
"singlestore-mcp-server": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run", "-i", "--rm", "--init", "--pull=always",
"-e", "MCP_API_KEY=your_api_key_here",
"singlestore/mcp-server-singlestore"
]
}
}
}
You can build the Docker image yourself:
docker build -t singlestore/mcp-server-singlestore .
For better security, we recommend using Docker Desktop to configure the SingleStore MCP server—see this blog post for details on Docker's new MCP Catalog.
Components
Tools
The server implements the following tools:
-
get_user_info: Retrieve details about the current user
- No arguments required
- Returns user information and details
-
organization_info: Retrieve details about the user's current organization
- No arguments required
- Returns details of the organization
-
choose_organization: Choose from available organizations (only available when API key environment variable is not set)
- No arguments required
- Returns a list of available organizations to choose from
-
set_organization: Set the active organization (only available when API key environment variable is not set)
- Arguments:
organization_id(string) - Sets the specified organization as active
- Arguments:
-
workspace_groups_info: Retrieve details about the workspace groups accessible to the user
- No arguments required
- Returns details of the workspace groups
-
workspaces_info: Retrieve details about the workspaces in a specific workspace group
- Arguments:
workspace_group_id(string) - Returns details of the workspaces
- Arguments:
-
resume_workspace: Resume a suspended workspace
- Arguments:
workspace_id(string) - Resumes the specified workspace
- Arguments:
-
list_starter_workspaces: List all starter workspaces accessible to the user
- No arguments required
- Returns details of available starter workspaces
-
create_starter_workspace: Create a new starter workspace
- Arguments: workspace configuration parameters
- Returns details of the created starter workspace
-
terminate_starter_workspace: Terminate an existing starter workspace
- Arguments:
workspace_id(string) - Terminates the specified starter workspace
- Arguments:
-
list_regions: Retrieve a list of all regions that support workspaces
- No arguments required
- Returns a list of available regions
-
list_sharedtier_regions: Retrieve a list of shared tier regions
- No arguments required
- Returns a list of shared tier regions
-
run_sql: Execute SQL operations on a connected workspace
- Arguments:
workspace_id,database,sql_query, and connection parameters - Returns the results of the SQL query in a structured format
- Arguments:
-
create_notebook_file: Create a new notebook file in SingleStore Spaces
- Arguments:
notebook_name,content(optional) - Returns details of the created notebook
- Arguments:
-
upload_notebook_file: Upload a notebook file to SingleStore Spaces
- Arguments:
file_path,notebook_name - Returns details of the uploaded notebook
- Arguments:
-
create_job_from_notebook: Create a scheduled job from a notebook
- Arguments: job configuration including
notebook_path,schedule_mode, etc. - Returns details of the created job
- Arguments: job configuration including
-
get_job: Retrieve details of an existing job
- Arguments:
job_id(string) - Returns details of the specified job
- Arguments:
-
delete_job: Delete an existing job
- Arguments:
job_id(string) - Deletes the specified job
- Arguments:
Note: Organization management tools (choose_organization and set_organization) are only available when the API key environment variable is not set, allowing for interactive organization selection during OAuth authentication.
Development
Prerequisites
- Python >= 3.11
- uv for dependency management
Setup
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/singlestore-labs/mcp-server-singlestore.git
cd mcp-server-singlestore
- Install dependencies:
uv sync --dev
- Set up pre-commit hooks (optional but recommended):
uv run pre-commit install
Development Workflow
# Quick quality checks (fast feedback)
./scripts/check.sh
# Run tests independently
./scripts/test.sh
# Comprehensive validation (before PRs)
./scripts/check-all.sh
# Create and publish releases
./scripts/release.sh
Running Tests
# Run test suite with coverage
./scripts/test.sh
# Or use pytest directly
uv run pytest
uv run pytest --cov=src --cov-report=html
Code Quality
We use Ruff for both linting and formatting:
# Format code
uv run ruff format src/ tests/
# Lint code
uv run ruff check src/ tests/
# Lint and fix issues automatically
uv run ruff check --fix src/ tests/
Release Process
Releases are managed through git tags and automated PyPI publication:
- Create release:
./scripts/release.sh(interactive tool) - Automatic publication: Triggered by pushing version tags
- No manual PyPI uploads - fully automated pipeline
Se
FAQ
- What is the SingleStore MCP server?
- SingleStore is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for SingleStore?
- This profile displays 68 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.6 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Direct Database Queries from AI
Enable Claude to query your database directly using natural language
Example
Ask 'Show me top 10 customers by revenue this month' and get SQL results instantly
Eliminate manual SQL writing for ad-hoc queries, get insights 10x faster
Data Analysis & Reporting
Generate complex reports and analytics without leaving conversation
Example
Analyze sales trends, cohort retention, user behavior patterns conversationally
Democratize data access—non-technical team members can query databases
Schema Exploration
Understand database structure, relationships, and data models
Example
'Explain the user_orders table schema and its relationships'
Onboard engineers faster, explore unfamiliar databases efficiently
Data Validation & Quality Checks
Run data quality queries to catch anomalies and inconsistencies
Example
Find duplicate records, missing values, orphaned foreign keys automatically
Maintain data integrity with less manual SQL work
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor with MCP support
- ›Database credentials (read-only recommended for safety)
- ›Network access from Claude client to database
- ›Understanding of database security and access control
Time Estimate
15-30 minutes including configuration and testing
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-[name]
- 2.Configure database connection in Claude Desktop config (~/.claude/mcp.json)
- 3.Provide connection string: host, port, database, username, password
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load MCP server
- 5.Test connection: 'List all tables in database'
- 6.Run simple query: 'Show me 5 rows from users table'
- 7.Verify results and permissions are correct
- 8.Document query patterns for team use
Troubleshooting
- ⚠Connection refused: Check database is running and network accessible
- ⚠Authentication failed: Verify credentials, check user permissions
- ⚠Claude can't see tables: Grant appropriate read permissions to database user
- ⚠Slow queries: Add indexes, limit result set size, use read replicas
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, restart Claude Desktop
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Use read-only database credentials to prevent accidental writes
- +Connect to read replica, not production primary database
- +Set query timeout limits to prevent long-running queries
- +Document database schema and common queries for AI context
- +Monitor query performance and optimize slow queries
- +Use connection pooling for better performance
- +Test with non-production data first
✗ Don't
- −Don't use production write credentials—risk of data corruption
- −Don't query production database during peak traffic hours
- −Don't expose sensitive PII without proper access controls
- −Don't skip query result validation—AI can misinterpret schema
- −Don't allow unlimited result set sizes—set LIMIT clauses
- −Don't share database credentials in plain text config files
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Create database views for common queries to simplify AI access
- ★Add schema comments/descriptions so AI understands column meanings
- ★Use semantic table/column names ('customer_lifetime_value' not 'clv')
- ★Set up query logging to audit what Claude is querying
- ★Create saved query templates for recurring analysis
- ★Combine with data visualization tools for better insights
Technical Details▌
Architecture
MCP server acts as bridge between Claude and database, translating natural language to SQL queries and returning results in structured format.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Database-specific protocols (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
Compatibility
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- SQLite
- MongoDB
- Redis
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for ad-hoc data queries, exploratory analysis, report generation, schema exploration, and democratizing data access. Best for read-heavy analytics workloads.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for production write operations, mission-critical transactions, real-time OLTP workloads, or when database contains sensitive PII without proper access controls. Use read replicas, not primary.
Integration▌
- →Read replica connection for analytics queries
- →Database view layer to abstract complex joins
- →Query result caching for repeated questions
- →Audit logging of all AI-generated queries
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★68 reviews- ★★★★★James Smith· Dec 28, 2024
I recommend SingleStore for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Michael Farah· Dec 24, 2024
SingleStore reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Nia Agarwal· Dec 24, 2024
We evaluated SingleStore against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Neel Sharma· Dec 20, 2024
We wired SingleStore into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 4, 2024
SingleStore is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 23, 2024
We evaluated SingleStore against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Kofi Thompson· Nov 15, 2024
SingleStore is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Neel Haddad· Nov 11, 2024
SingleStore is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 14, 2024
SingleStore has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Nikhil Singh· Oct 6, 2024
Strong directory entry: SingleStore surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
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