Starburst MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Starburst as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add starburst --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Starburst MCP Server
Integrate the powerful federated data analytics capabilities of Starburst directly into your conversational AI workflows. Empower your data engineering and analytics teams to query extensive data lakes, manage organizational roles, and explore detailed schemas without needing to explicitly switch between database clients. Securely map your AI assistant to your Starburst host, enabling natural language orchestration of complex Trino-based data products to accelerate data discovery and governance across your entire enterprise architecture.
Claude Code registers Starburst as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Starburst data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Federated Query Execution — Pass complex SQL statements programmatically against your connected data sources utilizing
execute_query, receiving structured analytic returns directly. - Schema & Catalog Discovery — Actively map your data landscape by inspecting linked databases invoking
list_catalogs, and drill down into specific table hierarchies usinglist_schemas. - Data Product Management — Manage and retrieve existing analytical data products across the Starburst network systematically validating data definitions using
list_data_products. - Governance & Role Administration — Inspect access control limitations securely by navigating role assignments formally deploying requests through
list_rolesand evaluating privilege thresholds.
The Starburst MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Starburst to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Starburst MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Starburst
Ask Claude: "Using Starburst, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Starburst MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Starburst through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Starburst tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Starburst + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Starburst MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Starburst tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Starburst nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Starburst outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Starburst status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Starburst MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Starburst to Claude Code via MCP:
get_query_details
Retrieves details for a specific SQL query
list_catalogs
g., S3, Snowflake, Iceberg) are connected. Lists all data catalogs available in Starburst Galaxy
list_data_products
Lists all published data products
list_domains
Lists data product domains
list_queries
Lists recent SQL queries executed in the cluster
list_roles
Lists all security roles in the organization
Example Prompts for Starburst in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Starburst immediately.
"List all active operational catalogs across the current data lake instance, and fetch the underlying schematics of any source containing the designation 'finance' in its structure."
"Execute a query to retrieve the top 10 rows from the 'customer_analytics' table located in our 'production_hive' catalog."
"List all registered data products across the Starburst network and check current role assignments to ensure proper access."
Troubleshooting Starburst MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Starburst to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Starburst + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Starburst MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Starburst with your favorite client
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Connect Starburst to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.