Aiven · Claude Code

Add the Aiven MCP server to Claude Code

Provision and manage Aiven PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka and application services, run SQL and inspect metrics and logs from an agent.

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

claude mcp add aiven -e AIVEN_TOKEN=YOUR_VALUE -- npx -y mcp-aiven

Scopes, env vars, OAuth and limits: Claude Code MCP config guide

2. Sign in

Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. Aiven runs locally and needs AIVEN_TOKEN. Replace the placeholder values above with your own before starting Claude Code.

3. Try it

Ask Claude Code for something Aiven can do. Provision and manage Aiven PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka and application services, run SQL and inspect metrics and logs from an agent. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

  • · Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
  • · Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.

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FAQ

How do I add the Aiven MCP server to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add aiven -e AIVEN_TOKEN=YOUR_VALUE -- npx -y mcp-aiven. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
Is this the official Aiven MCP server?
Yes. It is published by Aiven as io.aiven/mcp in the official MCP registry.
Does the Aiven MCP server need an API key?
Yes. It runs locally and requires AIVEN_TOKEN.

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Reviewed Oct 19, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.