How to Use the Apache Superset MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop list all my active Apache Superset dashboards?

Yes, the client uses listdashboards to fetch the names and IDs of your active dashboards. From there, you can ask it to pull specific chart data using its companion tools.

Q: Do I need to copy-paste Apache Superset database schemas into Claude Desktop?

No, the listdatasets tool lets Claude Desktop read your schema metadata directly from Apache Superset. This MCP connection discovers tables and columns automatically so you don't have to document them manually.

Q: Can I inspect individual chart details in the chat?

Yes, the getchartdetails tool pulls down the specific slice configuration and query parameters. Claude Desktop uses this MCP Server capability to read configuration data so you can explain how a chart is calculated.

Query your Superset databases and inspect live business charts right inside your Claude Desktop chat.

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Run SQL Lab queries directly in Claude Desktop

The `execute_sql_query` tool lets your Claude Desktop client run SQL statements against your connected databases. Instead of opening SQL Lab in a browser tab to check a metric, you ask Claude to write and run the query for you. The tool returns raw database rows directly into your desktop chat window. You can immediately ask your client to format the data, plot a quick visualization, or write a Python script to analyze the trends.

Inspect BI dashboards without leaving the app

The `get_dashboard_details` tool retrieves the exact layout, charts, and metadata of your Superset dashboards. Your desktop agent reads this structure through the MCP Server to understand how your business metrics are organized. By pairing this with `list_dashboards`, Claude Desktop finds the exact dashboard you need and extracts its contents. You get a text representation of your visual reports without having to click through the web UI.

Map out your database connections in Claude

The `list_databases` tool exposes all connected data sources configured in your Apache Superset instance. Claude Desktop uses this to see where your data lives before you attempt to query it. Once Claude Desktop knows the available databases, it can use `list_datasets` to find specific tables. This lets you map out your schema and find the right data points without digging through documentation.

Setup guide

Set up Apache Superset MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Apache Superset MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Apache Superset MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under apache-superset-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apache-superset-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Apache Superset MCP in Claude Desktop

You ask Claude Desktop to query a specific database ID. The client uses `execute_sql_query` to send the SQL statement directly to Superset and returns the raw rows in your chat.

Yes, the client uses `list_dashboards` to fetch the names and IDs of your active dashboards. From there, you can ask it to pull specific chart data using its companion tools.

No, the `list_datasets` tool lets Claude Desktop read your schema metadata directly from Apache Superset. This MCP connection discovers tables and columns automatically so you don't have to document them manually.

Yes, the `get_chart_details` tool pulls down the specific slice configuration and query parameters. Claude Desktop uses this MCP Server capability to read configuration data so you can explain how a chart is calculated.

Yes, your database credentials and SQL query results remain local to your Claude Desktop application. The MCP Server acts as a local proxy, meaning your raw database rows and chart metadata are never stored on external third-party servers.

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