PostgreSQL MCP Server

PostgreSQL MCP Server binding the Model Context Protocol to a secure PostgreSQL sandbox. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting database tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-24 · ★ 12 · #49 OF 151 MAINTAINED DATABASE · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install PostgreSQL MCP Server

before you install - you'll need

Set POSTGRES_HOST, POSTGRES_PORT, POSTGRES_USER, POSTGRES_PASSWORD, POSTGRES_DATABASE, MCP_AUTH_TOKEN, POSTGRES_URL before connecting.

Claude Code

claude mcp add neverinfamous-postgresql-mcp -- npx -y @neverinfamous/postgres-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "neverinfamous-postgresql-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions · container (OCI image) - can be sandboxed away from your filesystem

license MIT - declared in the repository

npm package @neverinfamous/postgres-mcp - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@neverinfamous)

registry namespace io.github.neverinfamous is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What PostgreSQL MCP Server can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Limitations (from the README)

[!WARNING] HTTP without authentication: When using --transport http without enabling OAuth or --auth-token, all clients have full unrestricted access. Always enable authentication for production HTTP deployments. See SECURITY.md for details.

Latest releases

v3.1.0 · 2026-05-14

Highlights · New Tool Groups: Added Security, Roles, and Document Store tool groups, totaling 30 new tools for advanced auditing, RLS management, and JSONB document collections. · Architectural Fixes: Enforced strict…

v3.0.7 · 2026-04-09

Postgres-MCP v3.0.7 · Highlights · Patched pg_kcache_database_stats Zod schema description to explicitly state behavior when omitting the database parameter. · Fixed · Updated pg_kcache_database_stats Zod schema…

v3.0.6 · 2026-04-08

v3.0.6 - KCache and Anomaly Detection Patch · Highlights · KCache Optimization: Ensured query_preview preservation and increased API bounds. · Security Hardening: Pinned hono to 4.12.12 to mitigate middleware…

04 · Who maintains PostgreSQL MCP Server

PostgreSQL MCP Server is maintained by neverinfamous. We track 5 MCP servers from neverinfamous - 4 actively maintained, 44 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Dec 2025. Full record: all servers from neverinfamous.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/neverinfamous/postgresql-mcp
category: database - ranked #49 of 151 actively-maintained database servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.neverinfamous/postgres-mcp (active, first published 2026-01-25)
packages: npm:@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp · oci:docker.io/writenotenow/postgres-mcp:v1.0.2

06 · PostgreSQL MCP Server FAQ

What is PostgreSQL MCP Server?

PostgreSQL MCP Server binding the Model Context Protocol to a secure PostgreSQL sandbox. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is PostgreSQL MCP Server still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-24. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install PostgreSQL MCP Server?

Run `npx -y @neverinfamous/postgres-mcp`. The README documents 7 environment variables (POSTGRES_HOST, POSTGRES_PORT, POSTGRES_USER…) to set first. Set POSTGRES_HOST, POSTGRES_PORT, POSTGRES_USER, POSTGRES_PASSWORD, POSTGRES_DATABASE, MCP_AUTH_TOKEN, POSTGRES_URL before connecting. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does PostgreSQL MCP Server run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

07 · Alternatives to PostgreSQL MCP Server

Alternatives to PostgreSQL MCP Server

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Pairs well with

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