MCP server

Snowflake MCP server

Snowflake has an official MCP server (2, in fact): One server for Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, BigQuery, AlloyDB, Spanner and more, with tools you define in YAML. Below are all 2 servers with the setup for 13 clients: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Gemini CLI and more. Checked 2026-10-24 against each project's own repo, docs and the official MCP Registry.

MCP Toolbox for Databases

Official · GoogleSee docs

One server for Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, BigQuery, AlloyDB, Spanner and more, with tools you define in YAML.

★ 17kpushed 2026-10-23Apache-2.0

No one-line setup: it needs a build step, an app plugin or account details. Follow the README.

Snowflake

Official · SnowflakeSee docs

Cortex Search and Analyst, SQL and object management for Snowflake.

★ 301pushed 2026-05-15Apache-2.0

No one-line setup: it needs a build step, an app plugin or account details. Follow the README.

Which one to pick

  • Start with MCP Toolbox for Databases: it's maintained by Google and follows its API.

FAQ

Is there an official Snowflake MCP server?+

Yes: MCP Toolbox for Databases and Snowflake, maintained by Google.

How do I connect Snowflake to Claude?+

In Claude Code, run the claude mcp add command shown above. In Claude Desktop, add the server to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings > Developer > Edit Config) and restart the app.

How do I use the Snowflake MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab on the server above: it has the exact mcp.json entry. The same server also works in Claude Code, Claude Desktop / claude.ai, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and Codex.

Is it safe to give an AI agent access to Snowflake?+

Start with the official server, a read-only or test account and approval prompts on for anything that writes. Content the agent reads from Snowflake (tickets, messages, pages) can carry prompt-injection instructions, so don't auto-approve actions.

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