Metabase FAQs

Question 1

What authentication methods does the Metabase MCP Server support?

Accepted Answer

The server supports two primary authentication methods: using a Metabase API Key (preferred for enhanced security and ease of use) or falling back to Metabase Username and Password credentials. Both methods are configured via environment variables (METABASE_URL, METABASE_API_KEY, or METABASE_USERNAME/METABASE_PASSWORD).

Question 2

What is the Metabase MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Metabase MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to comprehensively interact with Metabase instances. It provides a standardized way for AI to perform various operations, facilitating full control over Metabase entities and data.

Question 3

How can I integrate the Metabase MCP Server with my AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

The Metabase MCP Server can be easily integrated by running it via `npx`, Node.js, or Docker. For AI assistants like Claude Desktop, you can configure the server's command and environment variables directly within the assistant's `claude_desktop_config.json` file, pointing to your Metabase instance details.

Question 4

How does the Metabase MCP Server ensure comprehensive control over Metabase operations?

Accepted Answer

It provides an extensive set of over 70 specialized tools covering all major Metabase functionality. This includes advanced features like card positioning, dashboard parameter updates, subscription management, user activity monitoring, database schema synchronization, and system settings configuration, ensuring full lifecycle management and operational control.

Question 5

What Metabase functionalities can AI assistants manage with this tool?

Accepted Answer

AI assistants can perform complete CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for all Metabase entities. This includes advanced management of dashboards, cards/questions, users, permissions, collections, database connections, schema exploration, and much more, leveraging over 70 dedicated tools.

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