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Metabase MCP Integration for Generic MCP Clients

Connect Metabase to Generic MCP Clients through the local KosmoKrator MCP gateway with scoped tools, credentials, and write policy.

8 functions 8 read 0 write Username and password auth
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Connect Metabase to Generic MCP Clients

Connect any stdio-compatible MCP client to local KosmoKrator integration tools.

Register kosmo mcp:serve as the command for a local stdio MCP server. The gateway is local, scoped to this integration, and starts with --write=deny so MCP clients can inspect read-capable tools without receiving write access by default.

Metabase MCP Config for Generic MCP Clients

Start with read-only write policy and expand only for trusted projects.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kosmokrator-metabase": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "kosmo",
      "args": [
        "mcp:serve",
        "--integration=metabase",
        "--write=deny"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run the Gateway Manually

kosmokrator mcp:serve --integration=metabase --write=deny

Why Use KosmoKrator Here

Scoped tools

Expose only Metabase instead of a broad multi-service tool list.

Local credentials

Reuse credentials already configured for the KosmoKrator CLI and Lua runtime.

Write policy

Start read-only, then opt into ask or allow for trusted workspaces.

Metabase Tools Visible to MCP clients

MCP clients sees stable MCP tool names generated from the Metabase integration catalog.

MCP toolSource functionTypeDescription
integration__metabase__metabase_list_dashboards metabase.metabase_list_dashboards Read List all dashboards available in Metabase. Returns dashboard IDs, names, and basic metadata. Use metabase_get_dashboard to retrieve the full dashboard with cards.
integration__metabase__metabase_get_dashboard metabase.metabase_get_dashboard Read Get a single Metabase dashboard by ID, including all cards (questions), layout, and parameters. Use metabase_list_dashboards to find dashboard IDs.
integration__metabase__metabase_list_cards metabase.metabase_list_cards Read List all cards (questions/saved questions) in Metabase. Returns card IDs, names, collection info, and display types. Use metabase_get_card for full definitions or metabase_query_card to run a card.
integration__metabase__metabase_get_card metabase.metabase_get_card Read Get the full definition of a Metabase card (question) by ID, including the query, display settings, and parameters. Use metabase_list_cards to find card IDs.
integration__metabase__metabase_query_card metabase.metabase_query_card Read Execute a saved Metabase card (question) and return the query results as rows. Use metabase_list_cards or metabase_get_card to find card IDs. The card must be a question (not a model or metric).
integration__metabase__metabase_list_databases metabase.metabase_list_databases Read List all databases connected to Metabase. Returns database IDs, names, engine types, and metadata. Use metabase_get_database to retrieve tables and fields for a specific database.
integration__metabase__metabase_get_database metabase.metabase_get_database Read Get detailed metadata for a Metabase database by ID, including its tables, fields, and schema information. Use metabase_list_databases to find database IDs.
integration__metabase__metabase_get_current_user metabase.metabase_get_current_user Read Get the currently authenticated Metabase user profile, including name, email, and group memberships. Useful for verifying which account the integration is using.

Related Metabase Pages

Metabase CLIUse direct JSON commands instead of MCP discovery. Metabase MCPFull gateway reference and MCP tool names. KosmoKrator for MCP clientsClient-level gateway setup.