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InstantDB is a Databases MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent create, manage, and update applications on InstantDB. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install instantdb.

InstantDB

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Databases

Last updated September 4, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Create, manage, and update applications on InstantDB. Real-time sync database for web apps.

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Repo audit: 96/100 — actively maintained, documented and licensed

Scored on licence, adoption, maintenance and documentation of instantdb/instant. We show the grade whether it flatters the server or not.

last commit 2 days ago · 10,464 stars · Apache-2.0 licence · 17 open issues

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Install InstantDB

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install instantdb
Or run directly:
npx -y @instantdb/mcp
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 InstantDB MCP server?

InstantDB is listed as an Databases Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent create, manage, and update applications on InstantDB. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install InstantDB MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install instantdb` 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 `npx -y @instantdb/mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install InstantDB 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 InstantDB 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 InstantDB MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent create, manage, and update applications on InstantDB. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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