How do I install the rds management 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_PROFILE`, `AWS_REGION`, `FASTMCP_LOG_LEVEL`, `AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID`, `AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY`, `AWS_SESSION_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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Rds Management MCP Server

The official MCP Server for managing AWS RDS database resources. This server provides comprehensive tools for creating, modifying, deleting, and

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Rds Management MCP Server?

The official MCP Server for managing AWS RDS database resources. This server provides comprehensive tools for creating, modifying, deleting, and managing Amazon RDS

Configuration and credentials

Install uv from Astral or the GitHub README 2. Install Python using uv python install 3.10 3. Set up AWS credentials with access to RDS services - Consider setting up Read-only permission if you don't want the LLM to modify any resources

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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
CreateDBCluster	Create a new Amazon RDS database cluster
ModifyDBCluster	Modify an existing RDS database cluster configuration
DeleteDBCluster	Delete an RDS database cluster
ChangeDBClusterStatus	Start, stop, or reboot a DB cluster
FailoverDBCluster	Force a failover for an RDS database cluster
CreateDBClusterSnapshot	Create a snapshot of a DB cluster
DeleteDBClusterSnapshot	Delete a DB cluster snapshot
RestoreDBClusterFromSnapshot	Restore a DB cluster from a snapshot
RestoreDBClusterToPointInTime	Restore a DB cluster to a point in time
DescribeDBClusters	Retrieve information about RDS database clusters
CreateDBInstance	Create a new Amazon RDS database instance
ModifyDBInstance	Modify an existing RDS database instance
DeleteDBInstance	Delete an RDS database instance
ManageDBInstanceStatus	Start, stop, or reboot a DB instance
DescribeDBInstances	Retrieve information about RDS database instances

How to install the Rds Management MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "awslabs.rds-management-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/rds-management",
        "run",
        "main.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_PROFILE": "default",
        "AWS_REGION": "us-west-2",
        "FASTMCP_LOG_LEVEL": "ERROR"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Install uv from Astral or the GitHub README 2. Install Python using uv python install 3.10 3. Set up AWS credentials with access to RDS services - Consider setting up Read-only permission if you don't want the LLM to modify any resources

Variable	Description	Required
AWS_PROFILE	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
AWS_REGION	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
FASTMCP_LOG_LEVEL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Rds Management to CreateDBCluster.”
“Use Rds Management to ModifyDBCluster.”
“Use Rds Management to DeleteDBCluster.”

Frequently asked questions

The official MCP Server for managing AWS RDS database resources. This server provides comprehensive tools for creating, modifying, deleting, and managing Amazon RDS Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.