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Model Context Protocol Servers for Milvus

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Overview

The MCP Server for Milvus is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that facilitates seamless integration between large language model (LLM) applications and external data sources, specifically the Milvus vector database.

To use the MCP server, ensure you have Python 3.10 or higher and a running Milvus instance. You can run the server directly using the uv command or clone the repository and execute the server script with the appropriate Milvus URI.

  • Provides access to Milvus vector database functionality. - Supports various LLM applications like Claude Desktop and Cursor. - Offers tools for search, query operations, collection management, and data operations.
  1. Integrating AI applications with vector databases for enhanced data retrieval.
  2. Enabling custom AI workflows that require context from external data sources.
  3. Facilitating document search and collection management in AI-powered applications.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Server for Milvus 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-milvus-zilliztech": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-milvus-zilliztech"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-milvus-zilliztech": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-milvus-zilliztech"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-milvus-zilliztech": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-milvus-zilliztech"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-milvus-zilliztech": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-milvus-zilliztech"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-milvus-zilliztech": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-milvus-zilliztech"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-milvus-zilliztech": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-milvus-zilliztech"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

**What is the Model Context Protocol?**

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes the connection between LLMs and external data sources.

**Is there a specific version of Milvus required?**

Yes, a running instance of Milvus is required to use the MCP server.

**Can I use this server with any LLM application?**

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Research and data
MCP Server for Milvus — MCP Registry