How do I install the mcp aws kb mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID`, `AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY`, `AWS_SESSION_TOKEN`, `AWS_REGION`, `AWS_KB_IDS` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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MCP Aws Kb MCP Server

MCP server for AWS Knowledge Base retrieval using Bedrock Agent Runtime

Local serverstdio

What is the MCP Aws Kb MCP Server?

MCP server for AWS Knowledge Base retrieval using Bedrock Agent Runtime

What you get

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) — Retrieve context from the AWS Knowledge Base based on a query and a Knowledge Base ID
Supports multiple results retrieval — Option to retrieve a customizable number of results

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
retrieve_from_aws_kb	Perform retrieval operations using the AWS Knowledge Base.
Inputs:	query (string): The search query for retrieval.

How to install the MCP Aws Kb MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-kb-retrieval": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID",
        "-e",
        "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY",
        "-e",
        "AWS_REGION",
        "-e",
        "AWS_KB_IDS",
        "mcp/aws-kb-retrieval-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "YOUR_AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID",
        "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "YOUR_AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY",
        "AWS_SESSION_TOKEN": "YOUR_AWS_SESSION_TOKEN",
        "AWS_REGION": "YOUR_AWS_REGION_HERE",
        "AWS_KB_IDS": "[\"kb-12345\", \"kb-67890\"]"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
AWS_SESSION_TOKEN	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Optional
AWS_REGION	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
AWS_KB_IDS	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Aws Kb to retrieve from aws kb.”
“Use MCP Aws Kb to Inputs.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for AWS Knowledge Base retrieval using Bedrock Agent Runtime Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.