How to Use the Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search for Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) reports in Claude Desktop?

You use the searchcontent tool. Just type your query into the chat, and the MCP server returns the relevant cards or dashboards immediately.

Q: Can I list all databases connected to Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) from Claude Desktop?

Yes, just run listdatabases. It pulls the full list of integrated data sources directly into your chat window for quick reference.

Q: Does Claude Desktop allow me to view Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) dashboard layouts?

It does. You can use listdashboards to find the ID and then getdashboard to inspect the visual components and their configurations.

Get live BI data directly in Claude Desktop. Query your Metabase dashboards and cards without switching tabs.

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Pull dashboard layouts into Claude

Stop hunting for links in your browser. Use `list_dashboards` to get a bird's eye view of your reporting environment, then fire `get_dashboard` to grab the exact layout matrices you need for your current task. This lets you feed live BI context straight into your chat. You get the data structure you need to write reports or verify metrics without ever leaving the app.

Inspect card logic in real-time

Ever wonder what logic lives behind a specific chart? Use `get_card` to pull the raw query configuration directly into your workspace. It clears up any ambiguity about your data sources. You see the exact query logic that powers your company's most important reports.

Locate reporting entities instantly

Use `search_content` to find any report or collection across your Metabase instance. It acts like a search bar for your entire BI stack. Once you find what you need, use `list_collections` or `list_cards` to drill down further. You save time by cutting out the manual search process inside the web interface.

Setup guide

Set up Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) 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 Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) 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 Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) 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 metabase-business-intelligence-analytics-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metabase-business-intelligence-analytics-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) MCP in Claude Desktop

You use the `search_content` tool. Just type your query into the chat, and the MCP server returns the relevant cards or dashboards immediately.

Yes, just run `list_databases`. It pulls the full list of integrated data sources directly into your chat window for quick reference.

It does. You can use `list_dashboards` to find the ID and then `get_dashboard` to inspect the visual components and their configurations.

No. Your session token stays local on your machine. The Vinkius-managed server handles the connection securely without saving your sensitive login details.

All traffic stays private. The server interacts with your Metabase instance directly, ensuring your proprietary dashboard data isn't exposed to third parties.

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