AI Agent for MotherDuck MCP
Integrate MotherDuck’s DuckDB MCP Server with your AI Assistant or IDE to enable seamless, secure, and scalable SQL analytics. Effortlessly query across local DuckDB and cloud-based MotherDuck databases, access cloud storage like S3, and leverage serverless architecture for real-time data insights—all with robust security and easy configuration.
Hybrid SQL Analytics Across Local and Cloud
MotherDuck MCP seamlessly connects your AI assistant or IDE to both local DuckDB and cloud-based MotherDuck databases. Run powerful analytics on any size data while accessing both on-prem and cloud storage, including Amazon S3. Enjoy unparalleled flexibility for your modern data workflows.
- Hybrid Execution.
- Query both local DuckDB files and cloud-hosted MotherDuck databases from a single interface.
- Serverless Analytics.
- Run SQL analytics with no need to manage clusters or instances—scale instantly as your data grows.
- Cloud Storage Integration.
- Seamlessly access and analyze data stored in Amazon S3 and other supported cloud storage providers.
- Data Sharing.
- Easily create and share databases for collaborative analytics and development.
Secure & Flexible Connectivity
MotherDuck MCP Server empowers teams with robust security options, including read-only access, SaaS mode, and read-scaling tokens. Integrate confidently with IDEs like VS Code, Claude Desktop, and AI assistants while ensuring maximum data protection and compliance.
- SaaS Mode.
- Restricts all local file and database access, ideal for secure third-party integrations.
- Read Scaling Tokens.
- Boost performance for multiple users while restricting write access for enhanced security.
- Fine-Grained Access Control.
- Flexible options including read-only mode and robust authentication using MotherDuck tokens.
Effortless Integration with AI Tools & IDEs
Deploy MotherDuck MCP in minutes with simple configuration for AI assistants, VS Code, Claude Desktop, and more. Instantly boost productivity by enabling direct SQL queries from your favorite tools, supporting both JSON and stream response formats.
- Broad IDE Support.
- Works with VS Code, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and other MCP-compatible tools.
- Simple Configuration.
- Quickly add to your workspace or project with clear command line and JSON setup.
- Instant Analytics.
- Run SQL queries directly from your AI assistant or IDE for fast, actionable insights.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available MotherDuck MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the MotherDuck MCP integration:
- query
Execute a SQL query on the DuckDB or MotherDuck database and retrieve the results for analytics or data exploration.
Experience Seamless SQL Analytics with DuckDB & MotherDuck
Unlock hybrid analytics on your data—locally or in the cloud—using the DuckDB MCP Server. Start querying instantly from your favorite IDE or AI assistant with secure, serverless architecture.
What is MotherDuck
MotherDuck is a modern data infrastructure company that provides a cloud-based data warehouse solution built on top of DuckDB. Their platform merges the simplicity, speed, and efficiency of DuckDB with the scalability and collaborative capabilities of the cloud. MotherDuck allows users to seamlessly connect, analyze, and scale data workloads from small to very large datasets, making analytics accessible and enjoyable. The service employs per-user tenancy and vertical scaling, enabling users to connect to dedicated DuckDB instances (called 'Ducklings') that are automatically sized based on workload. With MotherDuck, data teams can run high-performance analytic queries without the complexity of traditional data warehouses, benefiting from cost-effective scaling, robust collaboration features, and a frictionless user experience.
Capabilities
What we can do with MotherDuck
MotherDuck enables a wide range of data analytics and warehousing capabilities thanks to its cloud-native architecture and DuckDB foundation. Here’s what you can do with MotherDuck’s service:
- Run lightning-fast SQL analytics
- Perform high-speed analytics with DuckDB’s in-memory processing, now enhanced by cloud scalability.
- Scale data workloads seamlessly
- Handle both small and massive datasets without manual reconfiguration or infrastructure worries.
- Collaborate with your team
- Share queries, dashboards, and insights effortlessly across your organization.
- Reduce costs and complexity
- Enjoy a pay-as-you-go model and eliminate the overhead of managing traditional data warehouse infrastructure.
- Integrate with modern data tools
- Connect MotherDuck to your data stack and analytics ecosystem for smooth workflows and automation.
How AI Agents Benefit from MotherDuck
AI agents can leverage MotherDuck to perform efficient data ingestion, querying, and analytics at scale, empowering them to drive advanced insights, automate reporting, and support decision-making workflows. With MotherDuck, AI agents benefit from high-speed, cloud-scalable SQL analytics, simplified data management, and seamless integration with other data tools, making it an ideal backend for intelligent automation and data-driven applications.