About
Neon's official MCP server lets AI agents manage Serverless Postgres in natural language — create/delete projects and branches, run SQL, perform database migrations, inspect schemas and more, fitting the branch-per-experiment workflow perfectly.
Our Verdict
Neon MCP brings database capabilities to the MCP ecosystem. Its GitHub popularity reflects community trust, and the standardized protocol ensures broad compatibility across AI clients.
Pricing
Use Cases
- Integrating database capabilities into AI agent workflows
- Building custom AI-powered tools with Neon MCP
- Enhancing AI agent functionality with standardized MCP access
Pros
- Neon MCP provides standardized MCP protocol access
- Open source with 620 GitHub stars
- Active development and community support
Cons
- Requires MCP-compatible client (Claude, Cursor, etc.)
- Setup complexity varies by client
- Some features may depend on client capabilities
Installation
npx -y @neondatabase/mcp-server-neonFrequently Asked Questions
What can an agent do with Neon MCP?
It lets an AI agent manage Neon Serverless Postgres in natural language: create/delete projects and database branches, run SQL and migrations, inspect schemas and connection strings. Combined with Neon's instant branching, it is ideal for a "spin up a branch, let the AI change the DB, verify, then merge" safe-experiment workflow.
How do I install Neon MCP and what credentials are needed?
For local stdio run npx -y @neondatabase/mcp-server-neon start <your Neon API key>; you can also use Neon's hosted remote MCP endpoint with one-click OAuth. Generate the API key under Account settings in the Neon console.
Is Neon MCP free?
The MCP server is open source and free (MIT); it operates on databases in your own Neon account, and Neon offers a free tier with usage billed on its regular plans beyond that. Personal projects usually fit within the free tier.