SERVER

MCP Neo4J Cypher

Rank #4,067

io.github.neo4j-contrib/mcp-neo4j-cypher

A simple Neo4j MCP server that allows you to run Cypher queries against a Neo4j database.

5 versions

988 GitHub stars

by neo4j-contrib (8 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Nov 7, 2025

Last publish date

Apr 10, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with MCP Neo4J Cypher

MCP Neo4J Cypher is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by neo4j-contrib. It ranks #4,067 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 988 GitHub stars. MCP Neo4J Cypher is listed on Official MCP, with 5 tracked versions. It was first listed on Nov 7, 2025 and most recently updated on Apr 10, 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 MCP Neo4J Cypher 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 MCP Neo4J Cypher

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

NEO4J_URI · required
NEO4J_USERNAME · required
NEO4J_PASSWORD · required
NEO4J_DATABASE · optional
NEO4J_NAMESPACE · optional
NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT · optional
NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT · optional
NEO4J_READ_ONLY · optional
NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect MCP Neo4J Cypher and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add mcp-neo4j-cypher -e "NEO4J_URI=<your NEO4J_URI>" -e "NEO4J_USERNAME=<your NEO4J_USERNAME>" -e "NEO4J_PASSWORD=<your NEO4J_PASSWORD>" -e "NEO4J_DATABASE=<your NEO4J_DATABASE>" -e "NEO4J_NAMESPACE=<your NEO4J_NAMESPACE>" -e "NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT=<your NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT>" -e "NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT=<your NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT>" -e "NEO4J_READ_ONLY=<your NEO4J_READ_ONLY>" -e "NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE=<your NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE>" -- uvx mcp-neo4j-cypher

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.mcp-neo4j-cypher]
command = "uvx"
args = ["mcp-neo4j-cypher"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-neo4j-cypher.env]
NEO4J_URI = "<your NEO4J_URI>"
NEO4J_USERNAME = "<your NEO4J_USERNAME>"
NEO4J_PASSWORD = "<your NEO4J_PASSWORD>"
NEO4J_DATABASE = "<your NEO4J_DATABASE>"
NEO4J_NAMESPACE = "<your NEO4J_NAMESPACE>"
NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT = "<your NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT>"
NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT = "<your NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT>"
NEO4J_READ_ONLY = "<your NEO4J_READ_ONLY>"
NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE = "<your NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "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>",
        "NEO4J_DATABASE": "<your NEO4J_DATABASE>",
        "NEO4J_NAMESPACE": "<your NEO4J_NAMESPACE>",
        "NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT": "<your NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT": "<your NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "<your NEO4J_READ_ONLY>",
        "NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE": "<your NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "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>",
        "NEO4J_DATABASE": "<your NEO4J_DATABASE>",
        "NEO4J_NAMESPACE": "<your NEO4J_NAMESPACE>",
        "NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT": "<your NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT": "<your NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "<your NEO4J_READ_ONLY>",
        "NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE": "<your NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-neo4j-cypher": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-neo4j-cypher"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NEO4J_URI": "<your NEO4J_URI>",
        "NEO4J_USERNAME": "<your NEO4J_USERNAME>",
        "NEO4J_PASSWORD": "<your NEO4J_PASSWORD>",
        "NEO4J_DATABASE": "<your NEO4J_DATABASE>",
        "NEO4J_NAMESPACE": "<your NEO4J_NAMESPACE>",
        "NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT": "<your NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT": "<your NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "<your NEO4J_READ_ONLY>",
        "NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE": "<your NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "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>",
        "NEO4J_DATABASE": "<your NEO4J_DATABASE>",
        "NEO4J_NAMESPACE": "<your NEO4J_NAMESPACE>",
        "NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT": "<your NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT": "<your NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "<your NEO4J_READ_ONLY>",
        "NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE": "<your NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "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>",
        "NEO4J_DATABASE": "<your NEO4J_DATABASE>",
        "NEO4J_NAMESPACE": "<your NEO4J_NAMESPACE>",
        "NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT": "<your NEO4J_RESPONSE_TOKEN_LIMIT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT": "<your NEO4J_READ_TIMEOUT>",
        "NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "<your NEO4J_READ_ONLY>",
        "NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE": "<your NEO4J_SCHEMA_SAMPLE_SIZE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

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.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by neo4j-contrib

Neo4j GDS Agent#3,802

View all neo4j-contrib servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for MCP Neo4J Cypheryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Nov 7, 2025
Latest version published: Apr 10, 2026
Version history: 5 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 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: Apr 10, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (5)

Version	Published
0.6.0	Apr 10, 2026
0.5.3	Feb 23, 2026
0.5.2	Dec 15, 2025
1.0.0	Nov 7, 2025
0.1.0	Nov 25, 2024

STANDING

#4,067of 144,396 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 140,329 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+47GitHub stars since Apr 27 (+5%)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains MCP Neo4J Cypher?: MCP Neo4J Cypher is maintained by neo4j-contrib, which publishes 8 MCP servers (23 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is MCP Neo4J Cypher listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — MCP Neo4J Cypher is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
How many versions does MCP Neo4J Cypher have?: MCP Toplist tracks 5 versions of MCP Neo4J Cypher, most recently published on Apr 10, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for MCP Neo4J Cypher?: The source code for MCP Neo4J Cypher is hosted at github.com/neo4j-contrib/mcp-neo4j.

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