elasticsearch-mcp-server
CommunityMCP server by cr7258 · updated · ★ 313
MCP server for interacting with Elasticsearch elasticsearch-mcp-server is a community project by cr7258, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 4 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Published package or server URL, 313 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
ELASTICSEARCH_Environment variable | Optional | Comma-separated list of Elasticsearch hosts (e.g., https://localhost:9200) Default: https://localhost:9200 |
ELASTICSEARCH_Environment variable, secret | Optional | API key for Elasticsearch or Elastic Cloud authentication (recommended) |
ELASTICSEARCH_Environment variable | Optional | Username for basic authentication (alternative to API key) |
ELASTICSEARCH_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Password for basic authentication (used with ELASTICSEARCH_USERNAME) |
ELASTICSEARCH_Environment variable | Optional | Whether to verify SSL certificates (true/false) Default: false |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install elasticsearch-mcp-server
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add elasticsearch-mcp-server -- uvx elasticsearch-mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
Step-by-step: install elasticsearch-mcp-server in Claude Code
{
"mcpServers": {
"elasticsearch-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elasticsearch-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install elasticsearch-mcp-server in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"elasticsearch-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elasticsearch-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"elasticsearch-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elasticsearch-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add elasticsearch-mcp-server -- uvx elasticsearch-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"elasticsearch-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elasticsearch-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install elasticsearch-mcp-server in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add elasticsearch-mcp-server uvx elasticsearch-mcp-serverGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
Step-by-step: install elasticsearch-mcp-server in Gemini CLI
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the elasticsearch-mcp-server block.
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ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
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elasticsearch-mcp-server: common questions
How do I install elasticsearch-mcp-server?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add elasticsearch-mcp-server -- uvx elasticsearch-mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is elasticsearch-mcp-server the official server?
elasticsearch-mcp-server is a community project by cr7258, not verified by a company domain.
Is elasticsearch-mcp-server free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is elasticsearch-mcp-server safe to use?
It scores 80 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to elasticsearch-mcp-server?
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Does elasticsearch-mcp-server work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
