Postgres MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Postgres in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add edelciomolina-postgres -- npx -y @edelciomolina/postgres-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edelciomolina-postgres": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@edelciomolina/postgres-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Postgres MCP server do?

PostgreSQL MCP wrapper with .env credential mapping, tool selection, and safe read-only defaults.

Is the Postgres MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Postgres run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Postgres to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add edelciomolina-postgres -- npx -y @edelciomolina/postgres-mcp

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