Redash MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Redash in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add redash -e REDASH_URL=... -e REDASH_API_KEY=... -- npx -y redash-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "redash-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REDASH_URL": "...",
        "REDASH_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Redash MCP server do?

Redash integration: natural-language SQL with safety guards and PII detection, table selection, saved queries, dashboards, widgets and alerts.

Is the Redash 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 Redash run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Redash to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add redash -e REDASH_URL=... -e REDASH_API_KEY=... -- npx -y redash-mcp

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