greptimedb-mcp-server: Zero-Downtime, Cross-Cloud Sync

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About greptimedb-mcp-server

What is greptimedb-mcp-server: Zero-Downtime, Cross-Cloud Sync?

GreptimeDB-MCP-Server is a specialized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to enable AI assistants to securely interact with GreptimeDB databases. It acts as a controlled interface for listing tables, executing SQL queries, and managing data without disrupting operations. The solution emphasizes seamless cross-cloud synchronization and zero-downtime maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted database access for analytics workflows.

How to use greptimedb-mcp-server: Zero-Downtime, Cross-Cloud Sync?

Installation begins with a simple pip command, followed by configuring database credentials via environment variables or command-line arguments. For integration with tools like Claude Desktop, users must specify server details in configuration files, pointing to the server’s directory and required parameters. Developers can also leverage the MCP Inspector tool for debugging workflows, ensuring smooth communication between AI models and distributed database instances.

greptimedb-mcp-server Features

Key Features of greptimedb-mcp-server: Zero-Downtime, Cross-Cloud Sync?

Zero-Downtime Operations: Maintain database availability during updates or scaling.
Cross-Cloud Synchronization: Enable real-time data consistency across multiple cloud environments.
Role-Based Security: Restrict AI access to predefined database structures and queries.
Flexible Configuration: Support for environment variables, CLI parameters, and tool-specific integrations.

Use Cases for greptimedb-mcp-server

Ideal for scenarios requiring:

Real-time analytics in distributed systems
Automated data synchronization between regions
Secure AI-driven database queries in multi-cloud setups
High-availability environments with minimal disruption

greptimedb-mcp-server FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this support multi-region deployments?
Yes, the cross-cloud sync feature is built for geographically distributed environments.

Q: How is security enforced?
Access control is managed via restricted query scopes and role-based permissions in configurations.

Q: Can it integrate with other tools besides Claude?
The MCP protocol is open, so compatible tools can be connected with custom configurations.

Q: What guarantees zero downtime?
Background process management and rolling updates ensure services remain operational during maintenance.

Content

greptimedb-mcp-server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for GreptimeDB.

This server provides AI assistants with a secure and structured way to explore and analyze databases. It enables them to list tables, read data, and execute SQL queries through a controlled interface, ensuring responsible database access.

Installation

pip install greptimedb-mcp-server

Configuration

Set the following environment variables:

GREPTIMEDB_HOST=localhost    # Database host
GREPTIMEDB_PORT=4002         # Optional: Database port (defaults to 4002 if not specified)
GREPTIMEDB_USER=root
GREPTIMEDB_PASSWORD=
GREPTIMEDB_DATABASE=public

Or via command-line args:

--host the database host
--port the database port
--user the database username
--password the database password
--database the database name

Usage

Claude Desktop Integration

Configure the MCP server in Claude Desktop's configuration file:

MacOS

Location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Windows

Location: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "greptimedb": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/greptimedb-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "-m",
        "greptimedb_mcp_server.server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GREPTIMEDB_HOST": "localhost",
        "GREPTIMEDB_PORT": "4002",
        "GREPTIMEDB_USER": "root",
        "GREPTIMEDB_PASSWORD": "",
        "GREPTIMEDB_DATABASE": "public"
      }
    }
  }
}

License

MIT License - see LICENSE.md file for details.

Contribute

Prerequisites

Python with uv package manager
GreptimeDB installation
MCP server dependencies

Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/GreptimeTeam/greptimedb-mcp-server.git
cd greptimedb-mcp-server

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # or `venv\Scripts\activate` on Windows

# Install development dependencies
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

# Run tests
pytest

Use MCP Inspector for debugging:

npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv \
  --directory \
  /path/to/greptimedb-mcp-server \
  run \
  -m \
  greptimedb_mcp_server.server

Acknowledgement

This library's implementation was inspired by the following two repositories and incorporates their code, for which we express our gratitude：

Thanks!