How do I install the manticore search 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 `MANTICORE_HOST`, `MANTICORE_PORT`, `MANTICORE_ALLOW_WRITE_ACCESS`, `MANTICORE_ALLOW_DROP`, `MANTICORE_MCP_SERVER_TRANSPORT`, `MANTICORE_MCP_BIND_PORT`, `MANTICORE_MCP_AUTH_TOKEN`, `GITHUB_TOKEN` 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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Manticore Search MCP Server

MCP server for Manticore Search — lets AI assistants query and manage search databases.

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What is the Manticore Search MCP Server?

MCP server for Manticore Search — lets AI assistants query and manage search databases.

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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
run_query	Execute SQL queries (SELECT, SHOW, DESCRIBE, etc.)
list_tables	List all tables and indexes
describe_table	Get table schema
list_documentation	List available documentation files
get_documentation	Fetch specific documentation from Manticore manual

How to install the Manticore Search MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "manticore": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-manticore"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MANTICORE_HOST": "localhost",
        "MANTICORE_PORT": "9308"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Manticore Search to run query.”
“Use Manticore Search to list tables.”
“Use Manticore Search to describe table.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Manticore Search — lets AI assistants query and manage search databases. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.