Is Elasticsearch free?

Yes, Elasticsearch is free to use.

How do I install Elasticsearch?

Elasticsearch is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: elasticsearch-mcp-server and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Elasticsearch need?

Elasticsearch requires the following credentials or environment variables: ELASTICSEARCH_HOSTS, ELASTICSEARCH_API_KEY, ELASTICSEARCH_USERNAME, ELASTICSEARCH_PASSWORD, ELASTICSEARCH_VERIFY_CERTS. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Elasticsearch?

Elasticsearch uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Elasticsearch MCP Server

by cr7258

Data & AnalyticsLow Risk10.0Local

Free

MCP server for interacting with Elasticsearch

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MCP server for interacting with Elasticsearch

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Comma-separated list of Elasticsearch hosts (e.g., https://localhost:9200)Optional

Environment variable: ELASTICSEARCH_HOSTS

API key for Elasticsearch or Elastic Cloud authentication (recommended)Required

Environment variable: ELASTICSEARCH_API_KEY

Username for basic authentication (alternative to API key)Optional

Environment variable: ELASTICSEARCH_USERNAME

Password for basic authentication (used with ELASTICSEARCH_USERNAME)Required

Environment variable: ELASTICSEARCH_PASSWORD

Whether to verify SSL certificates (true/false)Optional

Environment variable: ELASTICSEARCH_VERIFY_CERTS

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-cr7258-elasticsearch-mcp-server": {
      "env": {
        "ELASTICSEARCH_HOSTS": "your-elasticsearch-hosts-here",
        "ELASTICSEARCH_API_KEY": "your-elasticsearch-api-key-here",
        "ELASTICSEARCH_PASSWORD": "your-elasticsearch-password-here",
        "ELASTICSEARCH_USERNAME": "your-elasticsearch-username-here",
        "ELASTICSEARCH_VERIFY_CERTS": "your-elasticsearch-verify-certs-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "elasticsearch-mcp-server"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 4 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. 1 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.

7 files analyzed · 1 issue found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.