Aiven MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server for Aiven

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Overview

Aiven MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide access to various Aiven services such as PostgreSQL, Kafka, ClickHouse, and OpenSearch, enabling developers to build full-stack solutions using LLMs.

To use the Aiven MCP Server, configure it by setting up the necessary environment variables and commands in your development environment, and then run the server using the provided command structure.

Access to multiple Aiven services through a unified MCP interface. - Tools for listing projects and services within Aiven. - Configuration options for different development environments like Claude Desktop and Cursor.

Integrating Aiven services into AI applications.
Managing and deploying data pipelines using Aiven's infrastructure.
Building custom applications that leverage Aiven's database and streaming services.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Aiven MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-aiven-aiven-open": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "run",
        "--with-editable",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "--python",
        "3.13",
        "mcp-aiven"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIVEN_BASE_URL": "https://api.aiven.io",
        "AIVEN_TOKEN": "$AIVEN_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-aiven-aiven-open": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "run",
        "--with-editable",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "--python",
        "3.13",
        "mcp-aiven"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIVEN_BASE_URL": "https://api.aiven.io",
        "AIVEN_TOKEN": "$AIVEN_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-aiven-aiven-open": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "run",
        "--with-editable",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "--python",
        "3.13",
        "mcp-aiven"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIVEN_BASE_URL": "https://api.aiven.io",
        "AIVEN_TOKEN": "$AIVEN_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-aiven-aiven-open": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "run",
        "--with-editable",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "--python",
        "3.13",
        "mcp-aiven"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIVEN_BASE_URL": "https://api.aiven.io",
        "AIVEN_TOKEN": "$AIVEN_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-aiven-aiven-open": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "run",
        "--with-editable",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "--python",
        "3.13",
        "mcp-aiven"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIVEN_BASE_URL": "https://api.aiven.io",
        "AIVEN_TOKEN": "$AIVEN_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-aiven-aiven-open": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "run",
        "--with-editable",
        "$REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY",
        "--python",
        "3.13",
        "mcp-aiven"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIVEN_BASE_URL": "https://api.aiven.io",
        "AIVEN_TOKEN": "$AIVEN_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What services can I access with Aiven MCP Server?

You can access PostgreSQL, Kafka, ClickHouse, and OpenSearch services among others.

Is there a specific environment required to run the Aiven MCP Server?

Yes, you need to configure environment variables and ensure you have the necessary tools installed, such as `uv`.

How do I manage permissions for AI Agents?

Permissions are managed through the API token used for authentication, and it is crucial to follow the principle of least privilege.

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