Top database MCP servers

Ranked by the composite AgentRank score — a weighted blend of stars (15%), freshness (25%), issue health (25%), contributors (10%), and inbound dependents (25%). Average score across all 847 database tools is 41.2. The tools below are in the top tier.

Choosing by use case

Analytics and OLAP

motherduckdb/mcp-server-motherduck is the top-scoring database tool in the index at 88.66. DuckDB runs in-process, which means zero round-trips for local data and fast analytical queries. If your agent needs to query Parquet files, CSVs, or large in-memory datasets, this is the right tool. MotherDuck support gives you cloud scale when you need it.

Document databases (MongoDB)

mongodb-js/mongodb-mcp-server is the official server from the MongoDB team, scoring 88.44 with 25 contributors. Covers both local MongoDB instances and Atlas clusters. The high contributor count and official backing make this the safe pick for any MongoDB-dependent agent workflow.

Caching and real-time data

redis/mcp-redis is the official Redis Labs server at 86.59. It exposes Redis data structures — strings, hashes, sets, sorted sets, streams — through natural language. 23 contributors and active commits. The "official" label matters: Redis Labs is maintaining this and will track breaking changes in the protocol.

MySQL / MariaDB

benborla/mcp-server-mysql has 1,335 stars and 27 contributors, scoring 86.09. It's read-only by design — a deliberate safety choice for production use. If you need write access, fork it; if you need read-only inspection and query execution, it's the best MySQL option in the index.

Multi-database environments

bytebase/dbhub connects to Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, and SQLite from a single server. Score of 78.46 and 2,302 stars — the most-starred pure database MCP server in the index. Zero external dependencies. If your stack includes multiple database engines, dbhub eliminates the need to run a separate server per engine.

Serverless Postgres (Neon)

neondatabase/mcp-server-neon is the official Neon server at 78.85. It wraps both the Neon management API (create/delete branches, databases, endpoints) and direct SQL query execution. The branching model makes it particularly useful for agents that need to spin up isolated environments.

Data transformation (dbt)

dbt-labs/dbt-mcp is the official dbt MCP server from dbt Labs. Score of 72.46 with 35 contributors — the highest contributor count in this list. Lets agents run dbt models, execute tests, and query compiled SQL. If your data team runs dbt, this closes the gap between the data pipeline and your agent workflow.

What to watch for

Official vs community servers

Three of the top seven are official servers from the database vendor: Redis, MongoDB, Neon, and dbt Labs. Official servers are safer long-term bets — they track API changes and breaking upgrades. Community servers (like benborla/mcp-server-mysql) can be excellent, but check the contributor count and last commit date before depending on them in production.

Read-only vs read-write

Most of these tools default to or only support read access. That's not a limitation — it's a deliberate choice to make agents safe to run against production data. If you need write access, verify it's supported and understand what safety constraints exist. bytebase/dbhub and mongodb-js/mongodb-mcp-server both support writes.

Score vs stars

bytebase/dbhub has 2,302 stars but scores 78.46. motherduckdb/mcp-server-motherduck has only 439 stars but scores 88.66 — better freshness and issue health signals. Stars measure historical attention; the AgentRank score measures current maintenance quality. Use the score when deciding what to depend on.