
MongoDB Atlas
OfficialManages MongoDB Atlas resources including clusters, users, and network access through the Atlas API. Provides tools to create, configure, and monitor Atlas database infrastructure.
Integrates with MongoDB Atlas to enable creating and managing database resources including clusters, network access, users, and connection strings using TypeScript and the MongoDB Atlas API.
What it does
- Create MongoDB Atlas clusters
- Configure network access rules
- Create database users with permissions
- Retrieve connection strings
- List Atlas projects and clusters
- Manage Atlas project resources
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About MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB Atlas is an official MCP server published by mongodb-developer that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Manage MongoDB Atlas resources like clusters, users, and network access using TypeScript and the MongoDB Atlas API. Lear It is categorized under databases.
How to install
You can install MongoDB Atlas in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
License
MongoDB Atlas is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
📢 COMMUNITY SERVER NOTICE
This is a community-maintained MCP Server.
👉 For the official MongoDB MCP Server, visit
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MongoDB Atlas MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for managing MongoDB Atlas projects. This package provides tools for creating and managing MongoDB Atlas clusters, users, and network access through the MCP interface.
Demo Video
Watch the demonstration video to see MongoDB Atlas MCP Server in action.
Features
MCP Tools
create_atlas_cluster- Create a new MongoDB Atlas cluster in an existing projectsetup_atlas_network_access- Configure network access for an Atlas projectcreate_atlas_user- Create a new database user with atlasAdmin roleget_atlas_connection_strings- Retrieve connection strings for a clusterlist_atlas_projects- List all Atlas projects accessible with the provided API keylist_atlas_clusters- List all clusters in a specific Atlas project
Installation
npm install mcp-mongodb-atlas
Usage
As a Command Line Tool
You can run the Atlas Project Manager directly from the command line:
# Using environment variables
export ATLAS_PUBLIC_KEY="your-public-key"
export ATLAS_PRIVATE_KEY="your-private-key"
npx mcp-mongodb-atlas
# Or passing keys as arguments
npx mcp-mongodb-atlas "your-public-key" "your-private-key"
With Cline (VSCode Extension)
To use with Cline in VSCode, add the server config to your MCP settings file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"atlas": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-mongodb-atlas"],
"env": {
"ATLAS_PUBLIC_KEY": "your-public-key",
"ATLAS_PRIVATE_KEY": "your-private-key"
},
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}
The MCP settings file is located at:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Code\User\globalStorage\saoudrizwan.claude-dev\settings\cline_mcp_settings.json - Linux:
~/.config/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json
With Cursor
To use with Cursor, go to "Cursor settings" > "MCP" in the settings and add a new server with the following configuration:
- Name:
atlas(or any name you prefer) - Command:
npx mcp-mongodb-atlas - Arguments: provide your API keys as arguments
## Suggested Command
npx mcp-mongodb-atlas <public_key> <private_key>
Newer versions can set the ~/.cursor/mcp.json file with:
{
"mcpServers": {
"atlas": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-mongodb-atlas"],
"env": {
"ATLAS_PUBLIC_KEY": "your-public-key",
"ATLAS_PRIVATE_KEY": "your-private-key"
},
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}
- Environment Variables (Optional):
ATLAS_PUBLIC_KEY: Your MongoDB Atlas public keyATLAS_PRIVATE_KEY: Your MongoDB Atlas private key
With Claude Desktop
To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:
On macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"atlas": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-mongodb-atlas"],
"env": {
"ATLAS_PUBLIC_KEY": "your-public-key",
"ATLAS_PRIVATE_KEY": "your-private-key"
}
}
}
}
API Keys
You need MongoDB Atlas API keys to use this tool. To create API keys:
- Log in to your MongoDB Atlas account
- Go to Access Manager > API Keys
- Create a new API key with the appropriate permissions
- Save the public and private keys
Development
Clone the repository and install dependencies:
git clone https://github.com/mongodb-developer/mcp-mongodb-atlas.git
cd mcp-mongodb-atlas
npm install
Build the project:
npm run build
For development with auto-rebuild:
npm run watch
Debugging
Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector:
npm run inspector
The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.
License
MIT
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