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DuckDB / MotherDuck is a Databases MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent query and analyze data with MotherDuck and local DuckDB. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install duckdb.

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DuckDB / MotherDuck

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Databases

Last updated September 4, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Query and analyze data with MotherDuck and local DuckDB. In-process analytical database.

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Repo audit: 91/100 — actively maintained, documented and licensed

Scored on licence, adoption, maintenance and documentation of motherduckdb/mcp-server-motherduck. We show the grade whether it flatters the server or not.

last commit 4 days ago · 509 stars · MIT licence · 5 open issues

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Install DuckDB / MotherDuck

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install duckdb
Or run directly:
uvx mcp-server-motherduck
View on GitHub

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Frequently asked questions

What is the DuckDB / MotherDuck MCP server?

DuckDB / MotherDuck is listed as an Databases Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent query and analyze data with MotherDuck and local DuckDB. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install DuckDB / MotherDuck MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install duckdb` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `uvx mcp-server-motherduck` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install DuckDB / MotherDuck MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does DuckDB / MotherDuck MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with DuckDB / MotherDuck MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent query and analyze data with MotherDuck and local DuckDB. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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