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Metabase MCP (headless)

Rank #4,551

io.github.Serdnaley/metabase-mcp

Headless Metabase MCP: API-key auth, no OAuth. 178 tools, toolsets, stdio or HTTP, all tiers.

2 versions

by Serdnaley (1 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Apr 3, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 26, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Metabase MCP (headless)

Metabase MCP (headless) is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by Serdnaley. It ranks #4,551 of 163,719 active servers on MCP Toplist. Metabase MCP (headless) is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Apr 3, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 26, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Metabase MCP (headless) can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Metabase MCP (headless)

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 30, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

METABASE_URL · required
METABASE_API_KEY · optional
METABASE_EMAIL · optional
METABASE_PASSWORD · optional
METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE · optional
METABASE_TOOLSETS · optional
METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE · optional
METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE · optional
METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Metabase MCP (headless) and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add metabase-mcp -e "METABASE_URL=<your METABASE_URL>" -e "METABASE_API_KEY=<your METABASE_API_KEY>" -e "METABASE_EMAIL=<your METABASE_EMAIL>" -e "METABASE_PASSWORD=<your METABASE_PASSWORD>" -e "METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE=<your METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE>" -e "METABASE_TOOLSETS=<your METABASE_TOOLSETS>" -e "METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE=<your METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE>" -e "METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE=<your METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE>" -e "METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS=<your METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS>" -- npx -y @serdnaley/metabase-mcp

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npm package

[mcp_servers.metabase-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@serdnaley/metabase-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.metabase-mcp.env]
METABASE_URL = "<your METABASE_URL>"
METABASE_API_KEY = "<your METABASE_API_KEY>"
METABASE_EMAIL = "<your METABASE_EMAIL>"
METABASE_PASSWORD = "<your METABASE_PASSWORD>"
METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE = "<your METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE>"
METABASE_TOOLSETS = "<your METABASE_TOOLSETS>"
METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE = "<your METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE>"
METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE = "<your METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE>"
METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS = "<your METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metabase-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@serdnaley/metabase-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "METABASE_URL": "<your METABASE_URL>",
        "METABASE_API_KEY": "<your METABASE_API_KEY>",
        "METABASE_EMAIL": "<your METABASE_EMAIL>",
        "METABASE_PASSWORD": "<your METABASE_PASSWORD>",
        "METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE": "<your METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLSETS": "<your METABASE_TOOLSETS>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE>",
        "METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS": "<your METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metabase-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@serdnaley/metabase-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "METABASE_URL": "<your METABASE_URL>",
        "METABASE_API_KEY": "<your METABASE_API_KEY>",
        "METABASE_EMAIL": "<your METABASE_EMAIL>",
        "METABASE_PASSWORD": "<your METABASE_PASSWORD>",
        "METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE": "<your METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLSETS": "<your METABASE_TOOLSETS>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE>",
        "METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS": "<your METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "metabase-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@serdnaley/metabase-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "METABASE_URL": "<your METABASE_URL>",
        "METABASE_API_KEY": "<your METABASE_API_KEY>",
        "METABASE_EMAIL": "<your METABASE_EMAIL>",
        "METABASE_PASSWORD": "<your METABASE_PASSWORD>",
        "METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE": "<your METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLSETS": "<your METABASE_TOOLSETS>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE>",
        "METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS": "<your METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metabase-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@serdnaley/metabase-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "METABASE_URL": "<your METABASE_URL>",
        "METABASE_API_KEY": "<your METABASE_API_KEY>",
        "METABASE_EMAIL": "<your METABASE_EMAIL>",
        "METABASE_PASSWORD": "<your METABASE_PASSWORD>",
        "METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE": "<your METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLSETS": "<your METABASE_TOOLSETS>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE>",
        "METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS": "<your METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metabase-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@serdnaley/metabase-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "METABASE_URL": "<your METABASE_URL>",
        "METABASE_API_KEY": "<your METABASE_API_KEY>",
        "METABASE_EMAIL": "<your METABASE_EMAIL>",
        "METABASE_PASSWORD": "<your METABASE_PASSWORD>",
        "METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE": "<your METABASE_READ_ONLY_MODE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLSETS": "<your METABASE_TOOLSETS>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_ENABLE>",
        "METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE": "<your METABASE_TOOLS_DISABLE>",
        "METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS": "<your METABASE_CUSTOM_HEADERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Apr 3, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 26, 2026
Version history: 2 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 30, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 30, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 26, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Oct 26, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
0.4.0	Oct 26, 2026
0.3.0	Oct 26, 2026

STANDING

#4,551of 163,719 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 159,168 of 163,719 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Metabase MCP (headless)?: Metabase MCP (headless) is maintained by Serdnaley, which publishes 1 MCP server (2 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Metabase MCP (headless) listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Metabase MCP (headless) is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Metabase MCP (headless) have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of Metabase MCP (headless), most recently published on Oct 26, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Metabase MCP (headless)?: The source code for Metabase MCP (headless) is hosted at github.com/Serdnaley/metabase-mcp.

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