Astra DB MCP Server: Enterprise-Grade Performance & Scalability

The Astra DB MCP Server delivers unmatched performance and scalability for demanding workloads, ensuring enterprise-grade reliability and effortless management in cloud-native environments.

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About Astra DB MCP Server

What is Astra DB MCP Server: Enterprise-Grade Performance & Scalability?

Astra DB MCP Server is a specialized middleware solution that enables Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with Astra DB, Datastax’s serverless database, through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This server acts as an intelligent intermediary, empowering LLMs to execute database operations autonomously while maintaining enterprise-level reliability and scalability. By abstracting complex database interactions, it bridges the gap between advanced AI capabilities and real-world data infrastructure.

How to Use Astra DB MCP Server: Enterprise-Grade Performance & Scalability?

Claude Desktop Configuration

Begin by accessing the Preferences > Developer > Edit Config menu in Claude Desktop. Insert the provided JSON snippet into your claude_desktop_config.json, ensuring environment variables for your Astra DB Application Token and API Endpoint are correctly populated. Windows users must adjust the command syntax to accommodate PowerShell execution.

Cursor Integration

Navigate to Settings > Cursor Settings > MCP and add the server via the mcp.json configuration file. For Unix systems, use the shell command format shown in the example, substituting placeholders with your credentials. Project-specific configurations are recommended for granular control.

Astra DB MCP Server Features

Key Features of Astra DB MCP Server: Enterprise-Grade Performance & Scalability?

Comprehensive Database Operations: Includes CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) capabilities for collections and records through standardized API endpoints.
Seamless Environment Configuration: Simplified setup via environment variables and platform-specific CLI integrations.
Scalable Agent Architecture: Designed to handle high-concurrency workloads without compromising on response times or data integrity.

Use Cases of Astra DB MCP Server: Enterprise-Grade Performance & Scalability?

Deploy this server to:

Automate data synchronization between LLM-driven workflows and production databases
Enable real-time analytics by connecting AI models directly to live datasets
Create intelligent chatbots capable of querying and updating records autonomously

Astra DB MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from Astra DB MCP Server: Enterprise-Grade Performance & Scalability?

Q: Is this server compatible with other MCP clients besides Claude and Cursor?

A: Yes, the server adheres to MCP standards, allowing integration with any compliant client through standard HTTP endpoints.

Q: How does Astra DB ensure performance during high-traffic scenarios?

A: The server leverages Astra DB’s auto-scaling infrastructure, which automatically provisions resources to maintain sub-second latencies even under peak loads.

Q: What happens if the MCP server encounters an error during execution?

A: Built-in retry mechanisms and error logging capabilities help maintain operational continuity while providing actionable diagnostics for troubleshooting.

Content

Astra DB MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Astra DB. MCP extends the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) by allowing them to interact with external systems as agents.

Prerequisites

You need to have a running Astra DB database. If you don't have one, you can create a free database here. From there, you can get two things you need:

An Astra DB Application Token
The Astra DB API Endpoint

To learn how to get these, please read the getting started docs.

Adding to an MCP client

Here's how you can add this server to your MCP client.

Claude Desktop

To add this to Claude Desktop, go to Preferences -> Developer -> Edit Config and add this JSON blob to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "astra-db-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@datastax/astra-db-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ASTRA_DB_APPLICATION_TOKEN": "your_astra_db_token",
        "ASTRA_DB_API_ENDPOINT": "your_astra_db_endpoint"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windows PowerShell Users: npx is a batch command so modify the JSON as follows:

  "command": "cmd",
  "args": ["/k", "npx", "-y", "@datastax/astra-db-mcp"],

Cursor

To add this to Cursor, go to Settings -> Cursor Settings -> MCP

From there, you can add the server by clicking the "+ Add New MCP Server" button, where you should be brought to an mcp.json file.

Tip : there is a ~/.cursor/mcp.json that represents your Global MCP settings, and a project-specific .cursor/mcp.json file that is specific to the project. You probably want to install this MCP server into the project-specific file.

Add the same JSON as indiciated in the Claude Desktop instructions.

Alternatively you may be presented with a wizard, where you can enter the following values (for Unix-based systems):

Name: Whatever you want
Type: Command
Command:

env ASTRA_DB_APPLICATION_TOKEN=your_astra_db_token ASTRA_DB_API_ENDPOINT=your_astra_db_endpoint npx -y @datastax/astra-db-mcp

Once added, your editor will be fully connected to your Astra DB database.

Available Tools

The server provides the following tools for interacting with Astra DB:

GetCollections: Get all collections in the database
CreateCollection: Create a new collection in the database
UpdateCollection: Update an existing collection in the database
DeleteCollection: Delete a collection from the database
ListRecords: List records from a collection in the database
GetRecord: Get a specific record from a collection by ID
CreateRecord: Create a new record in a collection
UpdateRecord: Update an existing record in a collection
DeleteRecord: Delete a record from a collection