How to Install MongoDB MCP in Windsurf

Official MongoDB integration — query documents, manage clusters, and orchestrate database workflows through AI

What MongoDB MCP does

The official MongoDB MCP server gives AI agents access to MongoDB Atlas and local clusters. It can query document collections, manage indexes, and explore schema patterns. Features: - Query documents with filters and aggregations - Inspect collections, indexes, and schema suggestions - Create and update documents and collections - Manage clusters, users, and roles - Monitor performance and slow queries - Support Atlas search and change streams MongoDB MCP is ideal for developers who want AI to work with NoSQL data fluently.

mongodb

database

atlas

nosql

documents

Installation steps

1Copy the config below
2Open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
3Paste inside "mcpServers": {}
4Restart Windsurf

Configuration

File location: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

mcp_config.jsonjson

{
  "mongodbMcp": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": [
      "-y",
      "@mongodb/mcp"
    ],
    "env": {
      "MONGODB_URI": "mongodb+srv://user:pass@cluster.mongodb.net/mydb"
    }
  }
}

Full server details Open Config Editor

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