MCP Server for ArangoDB
This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that provides database interaction capabilities through ArangoDB. It implements core database operations and allows seamless integration with ArangoDB through MCP tools. You can use it wih Claude app and also extension for VSCode that works with mcp like Cline!
Overview
MCP Server for ArangoDB is a TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol server that facilitates database interaction with ArangoDB, allowing for seamless integration and core database operations. # How to use MCP Server for ArangoDB? To utilize the MCP Server, install the dependencies, build the server, and configure it with environment variables in your application. It can be integrated with tools like Claude and the VSCode extension Cline. # Key features of MCP Server for ArangoDB: - Execute AQL queries to interact with the database. - Insert, update, and remove documents from collections. - List all collections within the database. - Agnostic to database structure, supporting any valid ArangoDB document models. # Use cases of MCP Server for ArangoDB:
- Automating data manipulation in applications using ArangoDB.
- Querying and managing user data in web applications.
- Integrating with developer tools like VSCode for efficient data handling. # FAQ from MCP Server for ArangoDB: - What does MCP stand for? MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, which allows for structured data interaction. - Which database systems is this server compatible with? The server is specifically designed for use with ArangoDB. - Is there any GUI for managing my database? No, MCP Server is a backend solution without a graphical interface; interaction is done through AQL queries.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect MCP Server for ArangoDB 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-server-arangodb-ravenwits": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-arangodb-ravenwits"
]
}
}
}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-server-arangodb-ravenwits": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-arangodb-ravenwits"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-arangodb-ravenwits": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-arangodb-ravenwits"
]
}
}
}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-server-arangodb-ravenwits": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-arangodb-ravenwits"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-arangodb-ravenwits": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-arangodb-ravenwits"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-arangodb-ravenwits": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-arangodb-ravenwits"
]
}
}
}