Chakra

Chakra MCP Server lets you interact with your database and subscribed data shares using natural language through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables you to run natural language queries, work with data shares, and manage database structures from a conversational interface.

How to use

You connect your MCP client to the Chakra MCP Server and provide your DB Session Key to authorize access. Once connected, you can ask natural language questions about your database and subscribed data shares, for example querying for stock prices or querying table contents. You can also perform database management tasks such as creating, updating, or deleting tables through the MCP interface. To start, ensure your server is running and your client is configured to talk to the local MCP endpoint as described in the installation section.

How to install

Prerequisites you need to have before installing and running the Chakra MCP Server:

• Python 3.11+ (if you are using a Python-based setup)
• uv (the Universal Viewer) installed on your system
• Claude Desktop (for MCP client interaction)
• A Chakra Account (sign up if you don’t have one)

Automated installation using OpenTools (easier):

npx opentools@latest i chakra

Manual setup for local running

If you prefer to configure manually, add the following configuration to your Claude desktop settings so the Chakra MCP Server can start locally.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chakra": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["chakra-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "db_session_key": "YOUR_DB_SESSION_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Start and run

Once the configuration is in place, start the MCP server using the command that launches the stdio configuration. The command uses the uvx runner with the chakra-mcp spec as defined above.

Configuration and keys

Key pieces you work with include the DB Session Key. This key is copied from Settings inside the Chakra Console, under the relevant database. Keep this key secret and do not expose it in client code or logs.

Notes and tips

• The MCP server operates locally by default. If you plan to use a hosted MCP option in the future, follow the provided setup guides when available.
• When you start the server, you will need to explicitly grant access per session in Claude Desktop. This behavior is part of the current design and cannot be configured yet.

Available tools

Natural Language Queries

Query your database using natural language phrases to retrieve data without writing SQL.

Data Share Interactions

Interact with subscribed data shares to ask questions about data such as stock prices or other published metrics.

Database Management

Create, update, and delete tables through MCP-enabled workflows.