Atlas FAQs

Name: Atlas
Author: mpreziuso

Question 1

What are the prerequisites for using MCP Atlas?

Accepted Answer

To use MCP Atlas, you must have the Atlas CLI installed and accessible in your system's PATH, along with Node.js version 18 or higher.

Question 2

How do I configure Atlas with my AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

You configure it by adding a specific entry to your AI client's MCP configuration file (e.g., `claude_desktop_config.json`), specifying `npx @mpreziuso/mcp-atlas` as the command for the 'atlas' server.

Question 3

How does Atlas help AI assistants manage databases?

Accepted Answer

It provides a bridge for AI assistants to interact with Atlas CLI commands. This allows AI to perform database tasks such as applying migrations, generating schema diffs, and validating migration files.

Question 4

What specific database operations can I perform with Atlas and AI?

Accepted Answer

You can apply pending migration files, generate new migrations from schema changes, lint migration directories for issues, create new empty migration files, report current migration status, and validate directory integrity.

Question 5

What is Atlas (MCP Atlas)?

Accepted Answer

MCP Atlas is a server that connects AI assistants (like Claude) with Ariga Atlas, enabling them to manage database migrations and schema operations through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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