Elasticsearch
CommunityMCP server by TocharianOU · updated · ★ 8 · 313 downloads a week
Elasticsearch MCP Server for ES 5.x-9.x with a query harness, field validation and full API access Elasticsearch is a community project by TocharianOU, not verified by a company domain.
Install Elasticsearch
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add elasticsearch -e ES_URL=YOUR_ES_URL -- npx -y @tocharianou/elasticsearch-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"elasticsearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tocharianou/elasticsearch-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ES_URL": "YOUR_ES_URL"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"elasticsearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tocharianou/elasticsearch-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ES_URL": "YOUR_ES_URL"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"elasticsearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tocharianou/elasticsearch-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ES_URL": "YOUR_ES_URL"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add elasticsearch --env ES_URL=YOUR_ES_URL -- npx -y @tocharianou/elasticsearch-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"elasticsearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tocharianou/elasticsearch-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ES_URL": "YOUR_ES_URL"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add elasticsearch npx -y @tocharianou/elasticsearch-mcpGemini 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 elasticsearch block.
Last commit 12 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
ES_Environment variable | Required | Your Elasticsearch instance URL (e.g., https://localhost:9200) |
ES_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Elasticsearch API key for authentication |
ES_Environment variable | Optional | Elasticsearch username for basic authentication |
ES_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Elasticsearch password for basic authentication |
ES_Environment variable | Optional | Path to custom CA certificate for Elasticsearch SSL/TLS |
NODE_Environment variable | Optional | Set to '0' to disable SSL certificate validation (development only) Default: 1 |
MAX_Environment variable | Optional | Maximum tokens per API call Default: 20000 |
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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Elasticsearch: common questions
How do I install Elasticsearch?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add elasticsearch -e ES_URL=YOUR_ES_URL -- npx -y @tocharianou/elasticsearch-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Elasticsearch the official server?
Elasticsearch is a community project by TocharianOU, not verified by a company domain.
Is Elasticsearch free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Elasticsearch safe to use?
It scores 78 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?
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Does Elasticsearch 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.
