Manticore Search — Claude Code MCP server: features & install
Connects Manticore Search to your AI assistant. Run SQL queries, inspect table schemas, and consult engine documentation directly in conversations.
claude mcp add mcp-manticore -- uvx mcp-manticoreWhat Manticore Search does
This integration provides tools like run_query, list_tables, and describe_table to inspect database structure and execute queries. It also includes get_documentation alongside an initial prompt that guides language models on Manticore features, such as KNN vector search and full-text syntax.
Safety guards are active out of the box. Destructive actions and record updates fail unless you explicitly set MANTICORE_ALLOW_WRITE_ACCESS=true and MANTICORE_ALLOW_DROP=true. By default, the server expects the Manticore HTTP API running on port 9308 at localhost. You will need uvx available in your environment to launch it.
What it helps with
- query Manticore Search tables using SQL directly from the assistant
- inspect index definitions and table schemas during development
- retrieve syntax guidelines and KNN vector search references from documentation
- block destructive operations by enforcing default read-only restrictions
Example prompts for the agent
- Show the schema for the
productstable in Manticore - Run a search query on
articlesmatching the term 'database' - Look up KNN vector search syntax in the Manticore documentation
How to install Manticore Search
Platform CLI
claude mcp add mcp-manticore -- uvx mcp-manticoreuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from mcp-manticore <command>
Platform CLI
codex mcp add manticore-search -- uvx mcp-manticoreuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from mcp-manticore <command>
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"manticore-search": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-manticore"
]
}
}
}uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from mcp-manticore <command>
Config file
{
"servers": {
"manticore-search": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-manticore"
]
}
}
}uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from mcp-manticore <command>
Platform CLI
gemini mcp add manticore-search uvx mcp-manticoreuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from mcp-manticore <command>
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Questions about Manticore Search
How to install Manticore Search in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add manticore-search -- uvx mcp-manticore in your terminal. Apply changes by restarting Claude Code or running /mcp restart.
What does the Manticore Search MCP server do?
It enables AI agents to query Manticore databases, inspect table schemas, and retrieve documentation without leaving the editor.
How do I enable write and drop permissions?
Set the environment variables MANTICORE_ALLOW_WRITE_ACCESS=true for mutations and MANTICORE_ALLOW_DROP=true for drops. Without these, the server operates strictly in read-only mode.
