How to Use the ClickHouse (Vector Search) MCP in Claude

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Connect ClickHouse (Vector Search) MCP to Claude Desktop

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Setup ClickHouse (Vector Search) with Claude Desktop

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Execute live SQL queries in Claude Desktop

Run `execute_sql` to pull data or update schemas without leaving your chat window. You get exact results back from your cluster instantly. This MCP Server handles the connection so you don't have to switch between the terminal and your AI client. Use `list_databases` to see what is available before you start.

Perform vector searches inside your chat

Use `vector_search` to find relevant embeddings by distance. It maps out your data points so you can see what matches your current inquiry. Stop guessing about similarity scores. Get the raw distance traces and use them to inform your next prompt.

Inspect cluster health and table structure

Call `get_table_stats` to grab internal state data for your ClickHouse instance. It tells you exactly how your nodes are performing. You can also use `describe_table` to check column schemas. It removes the need for manual inspection when you are debugging a data issue.

Setup guide

Set up ClickHouse (Vector Search) 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 ClickHouse (Vector Search) 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 ClickHouse (Vector Search) 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 clickhouse-vector-search-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickhouse-vector-search-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ClickHouse (Vector Search) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your chat and use the hammer icon to invoke the search tool. Pass your query parameters to the tool, and Claude Desktop will return the vector results directly in the conversation.

Yes, you can list tables or run DDL commands through the SQL execution tool. It gives you full control over your schema without requiring a separate database client.

You can pull stats for any table by calling the dedicated stats tool. The output appears as a structured block in your chat, ready for you to parse.

Use the execution tool to run your queries against the live instance. You will see the results immediately, allowing for rapid iteration on your data retrieval logic.

Your vector embeddings and query results stay between your local machine and the database. We use ephemeral transport mechanisms to ensure no sensitive data persists in the chat history longer than necessary.

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