CosmosDB FAQs

Question 1

What is MCP CosmosDB?

Accepted Answer

MCP CosmosDB is an MCP server that provides comprehensive tools for managing, querying, and analyzing data in Azure CosmosDB, designed to integrate with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop or Cursor IDE.

Question 2

Can I run complex SQL queries with MCP CosmosDB?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MCP CosmosDB supports advanced SQL query execution against CosmosDB containers. It includes robust parameter support for secure and efficient querying, and provides performance metrics like request charge for optimization.

Question 3

What key features does MCP CosmosDB offer for Azure CosmosDB?

Accepted Answer

It enables comprehensive container/database listing, advanced SQL query execution with parameters, efficient document retrieval by ID or filter, intelligent schema analysis, and detailed performance metric tracking including request charges.

Question 4

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and why is it important here?

Accepted Answer

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard enabling clients (like AI agents or IDEs) to interact with and utilize external tools and services. MCP CosmosDB acts as an MCP server, allowing these clients to seamlessly perform complex Azure CosmosDB operations.

Question 5

How do I set up and connect MCP CosmosDB to my database?

Accepted Answer

You configure your MCP client with your Azure CosmosDB connection string (OCONNSTRING) and the target database ID (COSMOS_DATABASE_ID) as environment variables for the MCP CosmosDB server process. Installation can be done via `npx` or locally.

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