Milvus MCP Server

Search, Query and interact with data in your Milvus Vector Database.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Milvus MCP server?

Milvus mcp server connects Milvus to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. Search, Query and interact with data in your Milvus Vector Database.

What Milvus does

This repository contains a MCP server that provides access to Milvus vector database functionality.

Installing the milvus mcp server

Setup follows the standard MCP pattern: clone or install the server, then register it in your client's configuration file and restart the client. The configuration snippets on this page cover Claude Desktop, Claude Code and Cursor.

Configuration

Before the server will start you need to supply one environment variable: MILVUS_TOKEN. Keep credentials in your client's env block or a secrets manager rather than committing them.

Requirements

Before using this MCP server, ensure you have: - Python 3.10 or higher - A running Milvus instance (local or remote) - uv installed (recommended for running the server)

Where it fits

Database servers turn schema archaeology and ad-hoc reporting into conversation, which is why they tend to be the second or third server people install. Milvus sits in that group. Worth comparing against the other databases servers in this directory before you commit to one, since several overlap in scope but differ sharply in setup cost and permissions.

Practical notes

  • This server runs locally, so it operates with whatever access your machine and its credentials already have. Scope that deliberately rather than by default.
  • It will not start until its required credentials are present, so set those before wondering why the tools never appear.
  • Written in Python.
  • MCP clients ask for confirmation before each tool call by default. Keep that on while you learn what the milvus mcp server actually does with your data.
  • Every entry in this directory is reviewed by hand before it goes live, and details are checked against the project's own documentation.

How to install the Milvus MCP server

2. Update `mcp.json`:

   ```json
   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "milvus-streamable-http": {
         "url": "http://your_host:port/mcp",
         "disabled": false,
         "autoApprove": []
       }
     }
   }

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Before using this MCP server, ensure you have: - Python 3.10 or higher - A running Milvus instance (local or remote) - uv installed (recommended for running the server)

VariableDescriptionRequired
MILVUS_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Frequently asked questions

It connects Milvus to MCP-compatible AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor. Instead of copying data back and forth by hand, the assistant works with Milvus directly.