• QUERY
  • INSIGHT
  • REPORT
  • HUMAN

How to query and analyze big data with your AI

Connect ClickHouse to your AI client once. After that, you just talk to your data to get answers.

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Short answer

Can I use natural language to query ClickHouse?

Yes. Your AI uses select_query to turn your questions into SQL and pulls the results directly into your chat. You get immediate answers to complex analytical questions without writing code.

The outcomes

Where your data goes

The AI handles the database heavy lifting so you can focus on the results.

QUERY

Instant SQL execution

The AI translates your intent into code. It pulls specific rows or aggregates from your ClickHouse tables immediately.

INSIGHT

Data interpretation

The agent analyzes the returned numbers. It finds trends, outliers, or patterns within your large datasets.

REPORT

Summarized findings

Instead of raw tables, you get clear summaries. The AI turns massive result sets into readable explanations.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You stay in control of the logic. You decide if a query needs more detail or if the results look right.

The workflow

What your AI does when a query arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your conversation and the ClickHouse engine.

  1. Translate intent

    Your AI reads your question and identifies which ClickHouse tables and columns are needed.

    select_query

  2. Execute SQL

    The agent converts your request into a precise SQL statement and runs it against your database.

    select_query

  3. Process results

    The AI takes the raw data returned from the database and organizes it for your review.

    select_query

  4. Deliver answers

    The agent presents the final insight, whether it is a single number or a summary of a trend.

    select_query

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first analysis.

Starting points

These are just examples. Swap in your actual table and column names.

ClickHouse Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vh45Xvmk8E2B7cahxxnRmSHdcoQUTkiyCXVcszPX/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 — ClickHouse capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickhouse-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vh45Xvmk8E2B7cahxxnRmSHdcoQUTkiyCXVcszPX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me the top 10 most active users in the user_logs table from the last 24 hours.

  • What was the average latency for the api_requests table grouped by endpoint during yesterday's peak hours?

  • Find all entries in the sensor_data table where the temperature exceeded 90 degrees.

  • Summarize the total sales volume from the transactions table for the current month.

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Start here

Connect ClickHouse once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your ClickHouse instance. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying immediately from your favorite AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my data?

    No. The AI only has access to select_query, which is for reading data. It cannot delete, update, or insert records.

  • 02

    Do I need to write SQL myself?

    No. You just ask questions in plain English and the AI handles the SQL generation.

  • 03

    Can the AI create new tables?

    No. The AI can only query existing data; it cannot modify your database schema.

  • 04

    How does it handle massive datasets?

    The AI sends the query to ClickHouse, which handles the heavy lifting of scanning the large-scale data.

  • 05

    Will my database credentials be shared with the AI model?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection securely so your credentials stay private.

  • More questions about ClickHouse? The Connector page answers them. See everything the ClickHouse Connector can do

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