DataStax Astra DB Vector Connector for AI agents.
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Query vector embeddings and manage NoSQL documents through natural conversation.
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Why people use DataStax Astra DB Vector
DataStax Astra DB Vector Vector Similarity for AI Agents
With this Connector, you just talk to your agent. You can ask it to find a specific JSON blob, count your records, or run a similarity search on your embeddings. It handles the heavy lifting, so you can stay focused on building your application instead of managing the database.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire Astra DB instance.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
RAG Context Retrieval
An AI developer needs to find products similar to a user's description.
- Real-world use case 02
Data Cleaning
A data engineer notices some corrupted JSON.
- Real-world use case 03
Rapid Prototyping
A product manager wants to see how many users are in the system.
Complete set · 7capabilities
The complete DataStax Astra DB Vector capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with DataStax Astra DB Vector.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through DataStax Astra DB Vector.
- 01 Capability
List collections
See every collection in your namespace. It helps you quickly orient yourself when you have dozens of tables to manage.
- 02 Capability
Find documents
Pull multiple records that match your specific NoSQL filters. Use this when you need to grab a batch of data for analysis.
- 03 Capability
Find one document
Grab a single JSON object from a collection. This is perfect for checking the details of a specific entry.
- 04 Capability
Vector search
Run an Approximate Nearest Neighbor search on your embeddings. This is the core capability for finding semantically related content.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through DataStax Astra DB Vector.
- 05 Capability
Insert document
Add new data to your Astra DB. You can include pre-generated vector keys for immediate use in similarity searches.
- 06 Capability
Delete document
Remove an entry from your collection. Use this to keep your database clean or remove outdated records.
- 07 Capability
Count documents
Get a quick tally of how many records are in a collection. It's the fastest way to check the scale of your data.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask DataStax Astra DB Vector to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use DataStax Astra DB Vector from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqDRfth2dYqeDTcgeoWzkACu9uC1WOaTh5GDBWN7/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it DataStax Astra DB Vector, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable DataStax Astra DB Vector for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqDRfth2dYqeDTcgeoWzkACu9uC1WOaTh5GDBWN7/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the DataStax Astra DB Vector URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable DataStax Astra DB Vector in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"datastax-astra-db-vector": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqDRfth2dYqeDTcgeoWzkACu9uC1WOaTh5GDBWN7/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using DataStax Astra DB Vector
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using DataStax Astra DB Vector, help me...". 7 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"datastax-astra-db-vector": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqDRfth2dYqeDTcgeoWzkACu9uC1WOaTh5GDBWN7/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using DataStax Astra DB Vector
Ask Copilot: "Using DataStax Astra DB Vector, help me...". 7 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"datastax-astra-db-vector": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqDRfth2dYqeDTcgeoWzkACu9uC1WOaTh5GDBWN7/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using DataStax Astra DB Vector
Open Cascade and ask: "Using DataStax Astra DB Vector, help me...". 7 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"datastax-astra-db-vector": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqDRfth2dYqeDTcgeoWzkACu9uC1WOaTh5GDBWN7/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using DataStax Astra DB Vector
Ask Cline: "Using DataStax Astra DB Vector, help me...". 7 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add datastax-astra-db-vector --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqDRfth2dYqeDTcgeoWzkACu9uC1WOaTh5GDBWN7/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using DataStax Astra DB Vector
Ask Claude: "Using DataStax Astra DB Vector, show me...". 7 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work DataStax Astra DB can move forward.
This is for the developer who's tired of switching tabs between their database console and their IDE. It's for the engineer who needs to query vector embeddings without writing complex boilerplate every single time.
AI Developer
Building RAG pipelines and need to pull context from vector embeddings without writing complex query logic.
Data Engineer
Debugging JSON anomalies and checking record counts across different collections through a chat interface.
Product Team Member
Inspecting unstructured vector data to see how search results behave for the end user.
Database Administrator
Managing collections and counting records without having to navigate the DataStax dashboard.
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Before you connect
Questions about DataStax Astra DB.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use DataStax Astra DB Vector to manage my NoSQL data?
Yes. You can use this Connector to find, insert, delete, and count NoSQL JSON documents in your Astra DB through a natural conversation with your agent.
How does DataStax Astra DB Vector help with RAG?
It allows your agent to perform vector similarity searches directly. This makes it much easier to retrieve relevant context for your RAG workflows without writing custom query code.
Can I insert new records into Astra DB using the AI?
Yes, you can ask your agent to insert new documents. It can even include pre-generated vector keys so the data is ready for similarity searches immediately.
Does DataStax Astra DB Vector support vector similarity?
Yes, that is a core feature. The Connector allows your agent to perform Approximate Nearest Neighbor (ANN) searches to find semantically related content.
Is it easy to connect DataStax Astra DB Vector to my agent?
It's very straightforward. You just need to provide your Astra DB API Endpoint, Namespace, and Application Token to get started.
Can I delete specific documents from my collection?
Yes, you can ask your agent to remove specific records from your collection to keep your database clean or remove outdated entries.
Can my AI agent do similarity searches across vector embeddings?
Yes. Ask the agent to find documents related to a specific vector array in your target collection. The agent natively passes the numerical array directly into Astra DB's ANN engine, instantly returning the top semantically matched documents.
Does this work like standard Cassandra or is it strictly vector-only?
Both. While it excels at vector searches, the integration fully supports standard NoSQL JSON documents. You can insert, find, count, and delete standard text documents using strict JSON filters just like regular database operations.
Can I switch seamlessly between different collections?
Absolutely. Just mention the target collection by name in your prompts, and the agent adapts flawlessly. If you forget which ones exist, you can instruct it to list all available collections within your default namespace anytime.
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