Bring Data Lake
to LlamaIndex
Create your Vinkius account to connect Starburst to LlamaIndex and start using all 6 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the 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.
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.
How it works
- Install the Starburst MCP connector, binding it inherently to your active LLM assistant.
- In the MCP configurations, provide your
STARBURST_HOSTand yourSTARBURST_TOKENto securely establish a persistent communication session. - Instruct the AI: "Execute a query listing the top 10 rows from the 'customer_analytics' table located in our 'production_hive' catalog, and summarize the data."
Who is this for?
- Data Engineers — Radically streamline data auditing by parsing schemas, managing catalogs, and iterating over queries utilizing an intuitive conversational interface.
- Data Analysts — Explore massive federated datasets without writing rigorous boilerplate connection scripts, leveraging AI to construct and execute complex SQL instantly.
- Data Governance Managers — Maintain strict oversight of access limitations continuously verifying role assignments and auditing internal data products natively.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Retrieves details for a specific SQL query
g., S3, Snowflake, Iceberg) are connected. Lists all data catalogs available in Starburst Galaxy
Lists all published data products
Lists data product domains
Lists recent SQL queries executed in the cluster
Lists all security roles in the organization
Why LlamaIndex?
LlamaIndex agents combine Starburst tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 6 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.
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Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine Starburst tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
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Query pipeline framework lets you chain Starburst tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
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Multi-source reasoning: agents can query Starburst, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
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Observability integrations show exactly what Starburst tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
Starburst in LlamaIndex
Why run Starburst with Vinkius?
The Starburst connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 6 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Starburst using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Starburst and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Starburst to LlamaIndex through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Starburst for LlamaIndex
Every request between LlamaIndex and Starburst is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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).
How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?
Use the MCP client adapter to create a connection. LlamaIndex discovers all tools and wraps them as query engine tools compatible with any LlamaIndex agent.
Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?
Yes. LlamaIndex agents can query Starburst tools and vector store indexes in the same turn, combining real-time and embedded data for grounded responses.
Does LlamaIndex support async MCP calls?
Yes. LlamaIndex's async agent framework supports concurrent MCP tool calls for high-throughput data processing pipelines.
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Install: pip install llama-index-tools-mcp
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