Polyglot Database MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Polyglot Database in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add polyglot-database -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/hyperpolymath/poly-db-mcp:main

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "polyglot-database": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/hyperpolymath/poly-db-mcp:main"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Polyglot Database MCP server do?

Unified MCP for 20 databases: SurrealDB, ArangoDB, Virtuoso, CouchDB, Cassandra, and more

Is the Polyglot Database 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 Polyglot Database run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Polyglot Database to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add polyglot-database -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/hyperpolymath/poly-db-mcp:main

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