Connect MotherDuck

Credentials and permissions

Hosted server: OAuth for supported clients, or a MotherDuck token in the Authorization: Bearer header for backend clients. Local MotherDuck access uses a token; local DuckDB access depends on the file.

Set up your connection

Connect to the hosted endpoint using the publisher setup guide. The hosted server exposes read-only and read-write tools; configure read-only access when required. For local DuckDB files or self-hosting, use mcp-server-motherduck; its read-only default is separate from hosted permissions.

Server endpoint

Transport: Hosted HTTP MCP; local stdio and self-hosted HTTP alternatives

Publisher documentation

Check these sources for current account requirements and client support before connecting.

• github.com/motherduckdb/mcp-server-motherduck
• motherduck.com/docs/sql-reference/mcp/
• motherduck.com/docs/key-tasks/ai-and-motherduck/mcp-setup/