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mcp-neo4j-cypher
CommunityMCP server by neo4j-contrib · updated · ★ 989
A simple Neo4j MCP server that allows you to run Cypher queries against a Neo4j database. mcp-neo4j-cypher is a community project by neo4j-contrib, not verified by a company domain.
Install mcp-neo4j-cypher
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-neo4j-cypher -e NEO4J_URI=YOUR_NEO4J_URI -e NEO4J_USERNAME=YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME -e NEO4J_PASSWORD=YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD -- uvx mcp-neo4j-cypherRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-neo4j-cypher": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-neo4j-cypher"
],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "YOUR_NEO4J_URI",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-neo4j-cypher": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-neo4j-cypher"
],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "YOUR_NEO4J_URI",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-neo4j-cypher": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-neo4j-cypher"
],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "YOUR_NEO4J_URI",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-neo4j-cypher --env NEO4J_URI=YOUR_NEO4J_URI --env NEO4J_USERNAME=YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME --env NEO4J_PASSWORD=YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD -- uvx mcp-neo4j-cypher{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-neo4j-cypher": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-neo4j-cypher"
],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "YOUR_NEO4J_URI",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-neo4j-cypher uvx mcp-neo4j-cypherGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
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 mcp-neo4j-cypher block.
Last commit 44 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 989 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
NEO4J_Environment variable | Required | Neo4j connection URI |
NEO4J_Environment variable | Required | Neo4j username |
NEO4J_Environment variable, secret | Required | Neo4j password |
NEO4J_Environment variable | Optional | Neo4j database name |
NEO4J_Environment variable | Optional | Tool namespace prefix |
NEO4J_Environment variable | Optional | Maximum tokens for read query responses |
NEO4J_Environment variable | Optional | Timeout in seconds for read queries |
NEO4J_Environment variable | Optional | Allow only read-only queries (true/false) |
NEO4J_Environment variable | Optional | Schema sample size |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
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mcp-neo4j-cypher: common questions
How do I install mcp-neo4j-cypher?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-neo4j-cypher -e NEO4J_URI=YOUR_NEO4J_URI -e NEO4J_USERNAME=YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME -e NEO4J_PASSWORD=YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD -- uvx mcp-neo4j-cypher. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is mcp-neo4j-cypher the official server?
mcp-neo4j-cypher is a community project by neo4j-contrib, not verified by a company domain.
Is mcp-neo4j-cypher free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is mcp-neo4j-cypher safe to use?
It scores 82 of 100. Grades: maintenance B, licence A, quality A. 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 mcp-neo4j-cypher?
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Does mcp-neo4j-cypher 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.