NeuronDB: AI Database Extension for PostgreSQL
Model Context Protocol server enabling MCP-compatible clients (like Claude Desktop) to access NeuronDB through stdio communication. JSON-RPC 2.0 implementation.
NeuronDB A PostgreSQL AI-Extension Demo
Architecture
MCP server architecture with protocol handling, tools, resources, and middleware
NeuronMCP Architecture
MCP Client
Claude Desktop | Custom Clients | stdio Communication
Protocol Handler
- • JSON-RPC 2.0
- • stdio Transport
- • Request Routing
- • Error Handling
Tools
- • Vector Operations
- • ML Operations
- • Analytics
- • RAG Operations
Resources
- • Schema Info
- • Model Catalog
- • Index Config
- • Stats & Config
Middleware
NeuronDB PostgreSQL
Vector Search | ML Algorithms | Embeddings | SQL Functions
Why NeuronDB
MCP Protocol Implementation
Full JSON-RPC 2.0 implementation with stdio communication protocol. Request routing and error handling. Compatible with all MCP-compatible clients including Claude Desktop. Protocol version negotiation and capability discovery.
Vector Operations Tools
Complete set of tools for vector search, similarity computation, embedding generation, and index creation. Direct access to NeuronDB vector engine. Support for multiple vector types and distance metrics. Batch operations support.
ML Operations Tools
Model training, prediction, and evaluation tools. Access to all 52 ML algorithms in NeuronDB. Model catalog management. Hyperparameter tuning support. Model versioning and A/B testing capabilities.
Analytics Tools
Data analysis, clustering, and dimensionality reduction tools. Quality metrics computation. Outlier detection. Time series analysis. Comprehensive analytics suite accessible via MCP protocol.
RAG Operations
Document processing, context retrieval, and response generation tools. Complete RAG pipeline accessible through MCP. Semantic search with reranking. LLM integration for answer generation.
Resource Management
Schema information, model catalog, index configurations, and system statistics exposed as MCP resources. Real-time resource updates. Resource discovery and metadata access.
Middleware Support
Validation middleware for input sanitization. Structured logging for debugging and monitoring. Request timeout handling. Comprehensive error handling with graceful degradation.
Claude Desktop Integration
Ready-to-use configuration for Claude Desktop. Docker and binary deployment options. Environment-based configuration. Seamless integration with existing NeuronDB installations.
Capabilities
MCP server features
| Capability | Description | Performance | Production Ready |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCP Protocol | JSON-RPC 2.0 over stdio | Low-latency communication | ✓ |
| Vector Tools | Search, embeddings, indexing | Sub-second operations | ✓ |
| ML Tools | Training, prediction, evaluation | GPU-accelerated | ✓ |
| Analytics Tools | Clustering, analysis, metrics | Efficient algorithms | ✓ |
| RAG Tools | Document processing, retrieval | End-to-end optimization | ✓ |
| Resources | Schema, models, indexes, stats | Real-time updates | ✓ |
| Middleware | Validation, logging, timeout | Low overhead | ✓ |
| Claude Desktop | Ready-to-use configuration | Easy setup | ✓ |
Connect Claude Desktop to NeuronDB
Deploy NeuronMCP. Enable MCP-compatible clients to access NeuronDB vector search, ML algorithms, and RAG capabilities.