Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL + Claude Code: Complete MCP Integration

Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL is a MCP server that An MCP server to connect to AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL instances, query and analyze data..

When integrated with Claude Code, you can:

• Execute SQL queries (SELECT, DML, DDL) on PostgreSQL
• Get comprehensive table statistics and metadata
• Retrieve and analyze query execution plans

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL in Claude Code, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL tools directly in Claude Code
• All Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL capabilities will be available for your workflows
• Access to 6 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL host endpoint
• Database username
• Database password
• Database name
• Claude Code installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Claude Code

1. Install Claude Code

Download and install Claude Code from the official website

Visit: https://claude.ai/code

Note: Claude Code is available as a native application, not via npm

2. Navigate to Project

Open terminal in your project directory where you want to use the MCP server

3. Install MCP Server

Install the MCP server you want to use (e.g., via npm, pip, or other package manager)

4. Configure MCP Server

Add MCP server configuration to project CLAUDE.md file or use --mcp-config flag

Note: CLAUDE.md is preferred for project-specific configuration

5. Test Integration

Start Claude Code and verify MCP server is working

claude

Note: Use interactive mode to test MCP server functionality

Configuration Details

Add to your project's CLAUDE.md file:

## MCP Servers

### Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL
- **Installation**: alibaba cloud analyticdb for postgresql
- **Configuration**: "ADBPG_HOST": "adbpg-cluster-123.ads.aliyuncs.com",
        "ADBPG_PORT": "5432",
        "ADBPG_USER": "analytics_user",
        "ADBPG_PASSWORD": "secure_password123",
        "ADBPG_DATABASE": "analytics_db",
        "GRAPHRAG_ENABLED": "true",
        "LLM_MEMORY_SERVICE_URL": "https://memory-service.example.com"
- **Description**: An MCP server to connect to AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL instances, query and analyze data.

Claude Code will automatically detect and load MCP servers from your project context.

Examples

Once configured, you can use Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL in Claude Code:

Advanced Analytics Pipeline

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Testing Your Setup

1. Run claude in your project directory
2. Ask Claude to list available tools and verify Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL tools are present
3. Test Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL functionality by asking Claude to use specific tools

Test commands:

claude

claude --debug

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Not Found

Symptoms: Command not found errors, Server tools unavailable

Cause: Server not installed or not in PATH

Solution:

• Verify server installation
• Check PATH environment variable
• Install server globally or in project

Configuration Not Loaded

Symptoms: CLAUDE.md changes not recognized, Old server config used

Cause: CLAUDE.md file not in correct location or format

Solution:

• Ensure CLAUDE.md is in project root
• Verify markdown syntax is correct
• Restart Claude Code session

Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL not appearing in Claude Code

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL installation
• Restart Claude Code
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL is integrated with Claude Code:

• Explore all Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL capabilities through Claude Code
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Claude Code
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL development

Need Help?

• Search for Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL documentation
• Check the Claude Code MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions