MaxMindDB MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install MaxMindDB in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add maxminddb -e MAXMINDDB_MCP_ACCOUNT_ID=... -e MAXMINDDB_MCP_LICENSE_KEY=... -- docker run -i --rm -e MAXMINDDB_MCP_ACCOUNT_ID -e MAXMINDDB_MCP_LICENSE_KEY ghcr.io/oschwald/maxminddb-mcp:0.4.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "maxminddb": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "MAXMINDDB_MCP_ACCOUNT_ID",
        "-e",
        "MAXMINDDB_MCP_LICENSE_KEY",
        "ghcr.io/oschwald/maxminddb-mcp:0.4.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MAXMINDDB_MCP_ACCOUNT_ID": "...",
        "MAXMINDDB_MCP_LICENSE_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the MaxMindDB MCP server do?

Query local MaxMind DB files for IP geolocation, ASN data, and filtered network analysis, with database downloads and automatic updates.

Is the MaxMindDB 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 MaxMindDB run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add MaxMindDB to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add maxminddb -e MAXMINDDB_MCP_ACCOUNT_ID=... -e MAXMINDDB_MCP_LICENSE_KEY=... -- docker run -i --rm -e MAXMINDDB_MCP_ACCOUNT_ID -e MAXMINDDB_MCP_LICENSE_KEY ghcr.io/oschwald/maxminddb-mcp:0.4.0

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