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MongoDB MCP Server

MCP server by MongoDB

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

MongoDB MCP Server at a glance

MongoDB MCP Server is an official MCP server from MongoDB. It lets an AI assistant query MongoDB databases and manage Atlas clusters, users and access lists.

Connects to
Data and databases
Hosting
Local · stdio and Streamable HTTP
Sign-in
Connection string or Atlas service account
Price
Free
Works with
Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Copilot CLI, Gemini
Best for
Teams using MongoDB or MongoDB Atlas
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install MongoDB MCP Server

Add the command below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file. Sign-in: Connection string or Atlas service account.

Install or connect
npx -y mongodb-mcp-server@latest setup

What MongoDB MCP Server can do

It connects an AI assistant to a MongoDB deployment so it can find, aggregate, insert and update documents. With Atlas credentials it can also manage clusters, database users and network access lists.

Tools it exposes include
findaggregateinsert-manyupdate-manyAtlas cluster managementKnowledge search

Best for: teams using MongoDB or MongoDB Atlas

Pros

  • Covers both data and Atlas admin
  • Guided setup command
  • Works with many AI clients

Cons

  • Atlas tools need separate API credentials
  • Main server runs locally on your machine

MongoDB MCP Server FAQ

Is MongoDB MCP Server free?

Yes. It is free and open source under Apache-2.0. Atlas usage is billed by MongoDB as usual.

How do I connect MongoDB MCP Server?

Run npx -y mongodb-mcp-server@latest setup and give it a connection string or Atlas service account credentials.

What can MongoDB MCP Server do?

It can query and update documents, run aggregations and manage Atlas clusters, users and access lists.