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Connect Metabase Business Intelligence Analytics to your AI

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Talk to your data and manage dashboards through your AI client.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 7 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Metabase.

  1. 01

    List cards

    This capability returns a list of raw questions and cards parsed within Metabase. It is useful for auditing individual metric definitions.

  2. 02

    List databases

    This capability enumerates the physical database integrations connected to Metabase. It shows which data warehouses are available for querying.

  3. 03

    Get card

    This capability fetches the explicit mapping logic for a specific BI Card. Use it to see the underlying definitions driving your metrics.

  4. 04

    Search content

    This capability searches your entire Metabase instance for specific reporting entities. Use it to find dashboards, cards, or tables using keywords.

Capability set02 / 02

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Metabase.

  1. 05

    List dashboards

    This capability lists all dashboards mapped in your Metabase platform. It helps your agent understand what reporting panels are available.

  2. 06

    Get dashboard

    This capability retrieves the full layout matrix for a specific Metabase dashboard. It provides the structural details of how cards are arranged.

  3. 07

    List collections

    This capability lists the structural BI Collections or folders. It allows your agent to navigate your reporting taxonomy.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

SQL Logic Verification

An analyst asks the agent to check the specific filters used in a revenue card to ensure accuracy.

02

Rapid Report Discovery

A manager searches for 'marketing spend' to find all relevant dashboards across different collections.

03

Data Architecture Audits

An engineer lists all connected databases to verify which warehouses are currently integrated with Metabase.

04

Dashboard Layout Inspection

A user retrieves the JSON layout of a dashboard to understand how specific cards are mapped.

Automate a task

Put Metabase to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Metabase works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Metabase to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

848ms average. Fast in production.

Metabase is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1044ms
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Fastest day
696ms
Slowest day
1044ms
14-day trend
Slowing+7%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 7 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Metabase, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Metabase. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Metabase Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_81usxhuffmH5qVmHtpmbFZWoVXrKKHjT3u2k9g8R/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Metabase capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metabase-business-intelligence-analytics-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_81usxhuffmH5qVmHtpmbFZWoVXrKKHjT3u2k9g8R/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Metabase in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Metabase owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical users who need to interact with BI data without constant manual navigation.

  • 01

    Data Analysts

    They use the agent to verify SQL logic and audit dashboard configurations via chat.

  • 02

    Business Users

    They use the agent to find specific reports and get quick data summaries.

  • 03

    Analytics Engineers

    They use the agent to monitor database connections and manage collection hierarchies.

FAQ

Questions Metabase owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Metabase instance?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Metabase Base URL and API Key. Once connected, you can use it in any MCP-compatible client.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    Can I see the SQL behind my Metabase questions?

    Yes. Your agent can use the get_card capability to fetch the explicit mapping logic and SQL definitions for your cards.

  • 04

    Does this MCP host my data?

    No. Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the connection, but your data remains in your Metabase instance.

  • 05

    Can I search for specific tables?

    Yes. You can use the search_content capability to find specific tables, dashboards, or cards across your entire Metabase environment.

  • 06

    Does this work with self-hosted Metabase instances?

    Yes. You just need to provide your full Metabase Base URL (e.g., http://metabase.your-domain.com). Your agent will connect securely to your private instance using your API Key.

  • 07

    Can I see the SQL code behind a specific Metabase card through my agent?

    Yes. Use the get_card capability with a specific Card ID. Your agent will retrieve the complete mapping logic, exposing the underlying SQL query (if it's a SQL question) or the structural query parameters used to generate the visualization.

  • 08

    Can my agent list all databases currently connected to Metabase?

    Absolutely. Use the list_databases capability to identify all physical data warehouse integrations. Your agent will report the database names, types (e.g., PostgreSQL, Snowflake), and internal IDs available for querying.

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