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MongoDB is a Databases MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent mongoDB Atlas database operations. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install mongodb.

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MongoDB

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Last updated September 4, 2026 · By MCPizy team

MongoDB Atlas database operations

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Install MongoDB

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):

mcpizy install mongodb

Or run directly:

npx -y mongodb-mcp-server

Tools exposed

7 tools available

find

Run a find query on a collection

Inputs

databasestringrequired
collectionstringrequired
filterobjectoptional

aggregate

Run an aggregation pipeline on a collection

Inputs

databasestringrequired
collectionstringrequired
pipelineobject[]required

insert_many

Insert multiple documents into a collection

Inputs

databasestringrequired
collectionstringrequired
documentsobject[]required

update_many

Update documents that match a filter

Inputs

filterobjectrequired
updateobjectrequired

delete_many

Delete documents that match a filter

Inputs

filterobjectrequired

list_databases

List all databases on the cluster

list_collections

List collections in a database

Inputs

databasestringrequired

Configuration

Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.

Claude Code~/.claude.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mongodb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mongodb-mcp-server",
        "--connectionString",
        "${MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "mongodb+srv://user:[email protected]"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mongodb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mongodb-mcp-server",
        "--connectionString",
        "${MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "mongodb+srv://user:[email protected]"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mongodb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mongodb-mcp-server",
        "--connectionString",
        "${MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "mongodb+srv://user:[email protected]"
      }
    }
  }
}

Authentication setup

1
Create a database user with readWrite access
Get it MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING
2
Add your IP (or 0.0.0.0/0 for dev) to the Network Access allowlist
Get it

What you can do with MongoDB MCP

Paste any of these prompts into Claude Code, Cursor or another MCP-compatible client.

“Show me the 10 most recent documents in the `users` collection”

Uses: find

“How many orders were placed this month, grouped by status?”

Uses: aggregate

“Delete all test documents where `env = 'staging'`”

Uses: delete_many

“List every collection in the `production` database”

Uses: list_collections

Works with

Claude Code

Claude Desktop

Cursor

Windsurf

VS Code + Copilot

Any MCP Client

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MongoDB MCP server?

MongoDB is listed as an Databases Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent mongoDB Atlas database operations. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install MongoDB MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install mongodb` 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 mongodb-mcp-server` and restarting Claude Code.

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

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent mongoDB Atlas database operations. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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