IBM Db2 for i MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install IBM Db2 for i in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add ibm-db2-for-i -e DB2I_HOSTNAME=... -e DB2I_USERNAME=... -e DB2I_PASSWORD=... -- npx -y mcp-server-db2i

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ibm-db2-for-i": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-db2i"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DB2I_HOSTNAME": "...",
        "DB2I_USERNAME": "...",
        "DB2I_PASSWORD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the IBM Db2 for i MCP server do?

Read-only SQL queries and schema inspection for IBM Db2 for i over ODBC, JT400 or Mapepire (SSH).

Is the IBM Db2 for i MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does IBM Db2 for i run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add IBM Db2 for i to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add ibm-db2-for-i -e DB2I_HOSTNAME=... -e DB2I_USERNAME=... -e DB2I_PASSWORD=... -- npx -y mcp-server-db2i

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