How do I install the arangodb 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 `ARANGO_URL`, `ARANGO_DB`, `ARANGO_USERNAME`, `ARANGO_PASSWORD` 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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Arangodb MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol Server for ArangoDB

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What is the Arangodb MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol Server for ArangoDB

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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
arango_query	Query
arango_read_query	Query
arango_validate_query	Query
arango_explain_query	Query
arango_describe_database	Discovery
arango_list_collections	Discovery
arango_get_collection	Discovery
arango_create_collection	Collection
arango_drop_collection	Collection
arango_get_document	Document
arango_list_documents	Document
arango_count_documents	Document
arango_sample_documents	Document
arango_insert	Document
arango_bulk_insert	Document
arango_update	Document
arango_bulk_update	Document
arango_remove	Document
arango_list_indexes	Index
arango_create_index	Index
arango_list_views	ArangoSearch
arango_create_search_view	ArangoSearch
arango_search	ArangoSearch
arango_list_analyzers	Analyzer
arango_create_analyzer	Analyzer
arango_list_graphs	Graph
arango_create_graph	Graph
arango_insert_edge	Graph
arango_traverse	Graph
arango_shortest_path	Graph
arango_backup	Backup

How to install the Arangodb MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arango": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arango-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ARANGO_URL": "your_database_url",
        "ARANGO_DB": "your_database_name",
        "ARANGO_USERNAME": "your_username",
        "ARANGO_PASSWORD": "YOUR_ARANGO_PASSWORD"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
ARANGO_URL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
ARANGO_DB	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
ARANGO_USERNAME	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
ARANGO_PASSWORD	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Arangodb to arango query.”
“Use Arangodb to arango read query.”
“Use Arangodb to arango validate query.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol Server for ArangoDB 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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