Can Claude connect to DuckDB / MotherDuck?
Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 45,084 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes, in Claude Desktop or Claude Code.8 DuckDB / MotherDuck MCP servers run locally, which Claude Desktop and Claude Code support; claude.ai on the web needs a live remote server, and none is available right now. Checked on 2026-10-18.
Remote DuckDB / MotherDuck servers (Claude-ready)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stagenth · 数据工具箱 | Verified domain | Down | API key | — | D |
Local DuckDB / MotherDuck servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCP Server Motherduck | Official | Local install | API key | — | A |
| Sqlike MCP | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| MCP Data Pipeline Connector | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| MCP Server Spreadsheet | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| MCP Loom | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Vector DB MCP | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Warehouse MCP | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| Universal Db MCP | Community | Local install | API key | — | D |
How to connect DuckDB / MotherDuck to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect DuckDB / MotherDuck to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by DuckDB / MotherDuck itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to DuckDB / MotherDuck?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/duckdb/
Does DuckDB / MotherDuck have an official MCP server?
Yes: MCP Server Motherduck. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/duckdb/