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neo4j-mcp-canary
CommunityMCP server by neo4j-labs · updated · ★ 2
Neo4j MCP Canary — The canary goes first so the rest of us know what's coming neo4j-mcp-canary is a community project by neo4j-labs, not verified by a company domain.
Install neo4j-mcp-canary
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add neo4j-mcp-canary -e NEO4J_URI=YOUR_NEO4J_URI -e NEO4J_USERNAME=YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME -e NEO4J_PASSWORD=YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD -e NEO4J_DATABASE=YOUR_NEO4J_DATABASE -- uvx neo4j-mcp-canaryRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j-mcp-canary": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"neo4j-mcp-canary"
],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "YOUR_NEO4J_URI",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "YOUR_NEO4J_DATABASE"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j-mcp-canary": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"neo4j-mcp-canary"
],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "YOUR_NEO4J_URI",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "YOUR_NEO4J_DATABASE"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"neo4j-mcp-canary": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"neo4j-mcp-canary"
],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "YOUR_NEO4J_URI",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "YOUR_NEO4J_DATABASE"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add neo4j-mcp-canary --env NEO4J_URI=YOUR_NEO4J_URI --env NEO4J_USERNAME=YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME --env NEO4J_PASSWORD=YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD --env NEO4J_DATABASE=YOUR_NEO4J_DATABASE -- uvx neo4j-mcp-canary{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j-mcp-canary": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"neo4j-mcp-canary"
],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "YOUR_NEO4J_URI",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "YOUR_NEO4J_DATABASE"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add neo4j-mcp-canary uvx neo4j-mcp-canaryGemini 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 neo4j-mcp-canary block.
Last commit 4 days ago
No licence found, so reuse rights are unclear
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
NEO4J_Environment variable | Required | Neo4j connection URI |
NEO4J_Environment variable | Required | Neo4j Database username |
NEO4J_Environment variable, secret | Required | Neo4j Database password |
NEO4J_Environment variable | Required | Neo4j Database name |
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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neo4j-mcp-canary: common questions
How do I install neo4j-mcp-canary?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add neo4j-mcp-canary -e NEO4J_URI=YOUR_NEO4J_URI -e NEO4J_USERNAME=YOUR_NEO4J_USERNAME -e NEO4J_PASSWORD=YOUR_NEO4J_PASSWORD -e NEO4J_DATABASE=YOUR_NEO4J_DATABASE -- uvx neo4j-mcp-canary. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is neo4j-mcp-canary the official server?
neo4j-mcp-canary is a community project by neo4j-labs, not verified by a company domain.
Is neo4j-mcp-canary free?
The code is published under the NOASSERTION licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is neo4j-mcp-canary safe to use?
It scores 41 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence F, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to neo4j-mcp-canary?
Similar MCP servers: Supabase, ArcadeDB MCP Server, MCP Toolbox for Databases, MCP Toolbox for Databases.
Does neo4j-mcp-canary 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.