Can the AI run write or drop queries?

That depends on your token's permissions. The `execute_query` tool passes any SQL to Starburst. To prevent mutations, provision a read-only token via your Starburst security settings.

How do I handle queries that return thousands of rows?

Always add a `LIMIT` clause in your SQL. Large result sets can exceed the AI's context window. Instruct the agent to use `LIMIT 10` or `LIMIT 50` to keep responses manageable.

What credentials do I need?

Two values: `STARBURST_HOST` (your cluster URL, e.g., `https://mycluster.trino.galaxy.starburst.io`) and `STARBURST_TOKEN` (a service account token from your Starburst admin settings).

Starburst MCP Server for Claude Desktop 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "starburst": {
      // Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "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 Desktop is the definitive way to connect Starburst to your AI workflow. Add the Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 6 tools in the chat interface — ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

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 using list_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_roles and evaluating privilege thresholds.

The Starburst MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop 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 Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Starburst MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Starburst

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat — your 6 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Starburst MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Starburst through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client — it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage — your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to the Vinkius Edge network

Starburst + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Starburst MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies — all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Starburst MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect Starburst to Claude Desktop 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 Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop 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 Desktop

Common issues when connecting Starburst to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting — wait a few seconds.

Starburst + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Starburst MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully — if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL — Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.