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Presto
Query data across sources with PrestoDB.
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Presto is a Model Context Protocol server in the Data & Databases category. It lets AI assistants that speak MCP call its tools and read its resources over STDIO.
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 Presto.
- What is the Presto MCP for?
- The Presto MCP allows you to query data across various sources using PrestoDB. It provides a standard interface for distributed SQL queries over heterogeneous data systems.
- How can I install Presto in an MCP client?
- Installation in an MCP client typically involves adding the Presto server address and ensuring the client supports the stdio transport protocol. Specific steps depend on the client application, such as Claude Desktop or Cursor.
- Does the Presto MCP require an API key or other credentials?
- The Presto MCP itself does not require an API key, as its authentication type is listed as 'none'. However, the underlying data sources you query with PrestoDB may require their own credentials.
- What are the key capabilities exposed by the Presto MCP?
- The Presto MCP primarily exposes capabilities related to distributed SQL querying. This enables analytical queries against large datasets residing in different systems, using standard SQL.
- What is a realistic limitation when using the Presto MCP?
- A realistic limitation is that while PrestoDB supports querying diverse data sources, complex joins or aggregations across extremely disparate systems might require careful optimization of the underlying data models for performance.
Install Presto
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"presto": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-presto"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"presto": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-presto"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"presto": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-presto"
]
}
}
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