How do I install the dbeast mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `DATABASE_URL` 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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DBeast MCP Server

Expert-level PostgreSQL database analysis MCP server for AI assistants.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the DBeast MCP Server?

Expert-level PostgreSQL database analysis MCP server for AI assistants.

What it actually does

DBeast connects AI assistants such as Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code Copilot to PostgreSQL through the Model Context Protocol. Instead of exposing one broad execute_sql escape hatch, DBeast provides 21 focused tools for schema discovery, safe query execution, impact analysis, performance review, security checks, maintenance reporting, replication monitoring, and data quality inspection.

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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
connect	Connect to PostgreSQL, check current status, or discover local databases
disconnect	Close the current database connection
health_check	Verify connectivity, pool health, PostgreSQL version, and extensions
get_schema	List schemas, tables, columns, indexes, relationships, and optional Mermaid ERDs
dependency_analysis	Map object dependencies before renaming, dropping, or changing database objects
execute_query	Run read-only SELECT queries with automatic row-limit injection
analyze_query	Parse and inspect query structure, warnings, and optimization hints
query_optimizer	Recommend indexes and rewrites for a given query
analyze_impact	Preview write-query impact, risk level, affected rows, and rollback context without executing
database_health	Review cache hit rates, connections, transaction age, table health, and overall health signals
query_performance	Report slow or expensive queries from PostgreSQL statistics
security_audit	Inspect roles, privileges, superuser accounts, and public schema exposure
sensitive_data_scan	Detect likely PII or secrets by column names and schema patterns
maintenance_analysis	Review vacuum status, dead tuples, analyze timestamps, and index health
partition_analysis	Inspect partition health, row distribution, and missing partition risks
data_quality_report	Analyze null rates, cardinality, value distributions, and outliers
duplicate_detection	Find duplicate rows across selected key columns
configuration_review	Review PostgreSQL configuration and tuning opportunities
replication_status	Inspect replication lag, WAL sender/receiver state, and replication slots
get_audit_logs	Retrieve logged MCP tool calls for a given date
list_audit_files	List available audit log files

How to install the DBeast MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dbeast": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/DBeast/src/server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/mydb"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
DATABASE_URL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use DBeast to Connection.”
“Use DBeast to Security.”
“Use DBeast to Maintenance.”

Frequently asked questions

Expert-level PostgreSQL database analysis MCP server for AI assistants. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.