How do I install the dynamo readonly 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_REGION` 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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Dynamo Readonly MCP Server

DynamoDB Readonly MCP Server

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What is the Dynamo Readonly MCP Server?

DynamoDB Readonly MCP Server

What you get

A server that utilizes the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to query AWS DynamoDB databases. This server allows LLMs like Claude to query DynamoDB data through natural language requests.

Table Management Tools —
list-tables: View a list of all DynamoDB tables
describe-table: View detailed information about a specific table
Data Query Tools —
scan-table: Scan all or part of a table's data
query-table: Search for data that matches specific conditions in a table

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Dynamo Readonly MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dynamodb-readonly": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute-path/dynamo-readonly-mcp/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "YOUR_AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID",
        "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "YOUR_AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY",
        "AWS_REGION": "your_region"
      }
    }
  }
}

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_REGION	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Dynamo Readonly MCP to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

DynamoDB Readonly MCP Server Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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