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Install guide and config at curatedmcp.com

Neon MCP: Let AI Safely Test and Migrate Your Production Database

The Neon MCP server connects Claude, Cursor, and other AI agents directly to Neon's serverless PostgreSQL platform — giving your AI assistant full control over database provisioning, branching, schema inspection, and migrations. It's the official integration, built by Neon's team.

The killer feature here: database branching. Your AI can create an isolated copy of your production database, run destructive operations or complex migrations in that branch, then merge or discard the changes. This makes AI-driven schema changes dramatically safer than running them directly on prod.

What It Does

This MCP server unlocks several powerful capabilities:

Execute raw SQL queries against your Neon databases. Create and manage database branches — isolated, ephemeral copies perfect for testing. Provision new projects and databases instantly via API. Inspect table schemas and relationships so the AI understands your data structure. Run migrations and schema changes safely in branched environments. Monitor compute usage and configure auto-suspend for cost control.

The serverless architecture is particularly useful for AI workflows that run intermittently — you pay zero when the agent isn't active. No idle compute tax.

How to Install

npx -y @neondatabase/mcp-server-neon

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "neon-mcp": {
      "command": "npx -y @neondatabase/mcp-server-neon",
      "env": {
        "NEON_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Grab your API key from the Neon console, then restart Claude.

Real-World Use Cases

• Automated schema migrations: Ask Claude to refactor your database schema. It creates a branch, runs the migration, validates the result, and reports back—all without touching production.
• Data exploration and testing: "Analyze my users table and suggest an index strategy." Claude inspects your schema, runs test queries on a branch, and shows you the performance impact.
• Rapid prototyping: Spin up new databases and branches on the fly as part of your development workflow, all from within Claude's conversation interface.

Full install guides for Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and more at CuratedMCP.