Pinot FAQs

Question 1

What is the Pinot MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Python-based server that uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow interaction with Apache Pinot clusters, enabling features like querying, metadata retrieval, and integration with Claude Desktop.

Question 2

What can I do with the Pinot MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can list tables, segments, and schema information, execute read-only SQL queries, view index and column-level metadata, and leverage Claude Desktop for natural language interaction with your data.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites for using Pinot MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Python installed, along with the `uv` package manager. You'll also likely want an Apache Pinot cluster running, possibly using the provided Docker Quickstart, for the server to connect to.

Question 4

How does the Pinot MCP Server integrate with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

By adding an MCP server entry in Claude's configuration file (`claude_desktop_config.json`), you can instruct Claude to use the Pinot MCP Server as a tool, allowing you to interact with your Pinot data through natural language prompts.

Question 5

How do I configure the Pinot MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Configuration is done through a `.env` file or environment variables, allowing you to specify the connection details for your Pinot cluster.  A sample `.env.example` is provided to get you started.

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