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Official Pinecone MCP server: create and describe indexes, upsert and query vectors with metadata filters, and manage collections. Purpose-built for RAG agents that need to persist and retrieve embeddings at scale.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
query
Run a read-only SQL query
list_tables
List tables in the connected database
describe_table
Return column info for a table
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pinecone MCP.
- What is the Pinecone MCP server's primary function?
- The Pinecone MCP server enables RAG agents to interact with Pinecone for vector index management. It supports creating and describing indexes, upserting and querying vectors, and managing collections for large-scale embedding persistence and retrieval.
- How do I install the Pinecone MCP server client for use with Cursor?
- The Pinecone MCP server uses the 'stdio' transport. For client installation with Cursor, consult the Cursor documentation for its specific MCP client integration guidelines. Typically, this involves configuring the client to communicate over standard I/O channels.
- Does the Pinecone MCP server require an API key for authentication?
- Yes, authentication for the Pinecone MCP server is handled via an API key. This key is necessary to authorize operations like creating indexes, upserting vectors, and querying data within your Pinecone environment.
- What core capabilities does the Pinecone MCP offer for vector search?
- It provides capabilities to create and describe vector indexes, upsert vectors with associated metadata, and execute vector queries with metadata filters. It also allows for the management of Pinecone collections.
- What is a prerequisite for using the Pinecone MCP server?
- A prerequisite for utilizing the Pinecone MCP server is an active Pinecone account and API key. This ensures proper authentication and access to the underlying Pinecone vector database services.
- What is the cost of using the Pinecone MCP server?
- The cost of using the Pinecone MCP server depends on your Pinecone account subscription and usage. The server itself is a mechanism to interact with Pinecone, and costs are associated with the underlying Pinecone service usage.
Install Pinecone MCP
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pinecone": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-pinecone"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pinecone": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-pinecone"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"pinecone": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-pinecone"
]
}
}
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