What is the PostgreSQL MCP (Python)?

PostgreSQL MCP (Python) is a native MCP server that gives AI agents direct access to databases functionality. It runs via python and has 400 GitHub stars.

How do I install the PostgreSQL MCP (Python)?

Run pip install mcp-server-postgres in your terminal, or add the MCP config to your claude_desktop_config.json. You'll also need to provide an API key.

What runtime does PostgreSQL MCP (Python) use?

It runs on python. The install command is: pip install mcp-server-postgres

Is the PostgreSQL MCP (Python) actively maintained?

The server has a quality score of 69/99 and is currently a community-maintained project. Check the GitHub repo for current status.

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PostgreSQL MCP (Python)

400 starsScore: 69

Python-based PostgreSQL MCP server for database management through AI.

Quick Answer

1. PostgreSQL MCP (Python) gives AI agents databases capabilities with 400 GitHub stars and a quality score of 69/99.
2. Install: Run pip install mcp-server-postgres or add the config to your MCP client.
3. Runtime: python — requires an API key.
4. Health: Unknown status — last checked Invalid Date.

Overview

Category: Databases

Runtime: python

Install: pip install mcp-server-postgres

Auth: API key required

Source: community

Stars: 400

Setup time: ~2 min (API key needed)

What You Can Build

With the PostgreSQL MCP (Python) MCP server, your AI assistant can:

Access databases functionality through natural language
Securely use your API credentials for authenticated operations
Combine with other MCP servers for cross-tool automation workflows
Run with python for reliable, consistent deployments

Health Status

Unknown

One-Click Install

Copy the snippet for your MCP client and paste it in.

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-postgres-py": {
      "command": "pip",
      "args": [
        "install",
        "mcp-server-postgres"
      ],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Deep link

Cursor

Settings → MCP Servers → Add

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-postgres-py": {
      "command": "pip install mcp-server-postgres"
    }
  }
}

Saves as .cursor/mcp.json in the download. Move it to your project root.

Deep link install →

VS Code

Use with MCP extension

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-postgres-py": {
      "command": "pip install mcp-server-postgres"
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Configuration

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-postgres-py": {
      "command": "pip",
      "args": ["install","mcp-server-postgres"],
      "env": {
      "API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
    }
  }
}