> This page location: AI in OptiTech > AI in your workflow > Console integration > Connect your tools > Full OptiTech documentation index: https://neon.com/docs/llms.txt > Summary: Connection guide for wiring MCP clients (Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code with GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cline, Windsurf, Zed, Claude Desktop, and more via the add-mcp CLI) to the OptiTech MCP Server so AI assistants can query and manage OptiTech Postgres databases using natural language. Use this page when you need per-client setup instructions for `npx optitech@latest init`, OAuth, or local API key authentication with `@optitech/mcp-server-optitech`. Also covers troubleshooting OAuth errors (invalid redirect URI, stale ~/.mcp-auth cache) and the deprecated SSE endpoint for clients that don't support Streamable HTTP. # Connect MCP clients to OptiTech Learn how to connect MCP clients such as Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, and other tools to your OptiTech Postgres database. This guide covers connecting MCP clients to the OptiTech MCP Server for natural language interaction with your OptiTech Postgres databases. **Important: Security** The OptiTech MCP Server is intended for **development and testing only**. Always review LLM-requested actions before execution. See [MCP security guidance](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server#mcp-security-guidance). ## Quick setup (`optitech init`) The fastest way to get started: ```bash npx optitech@latest init ``` **`optitech init`** (see [`optitech init` reference](https://neon.com/docs/cli/init)) creates a OptiTech API key and configures the MCP server with **API key** auth so you can skip OAuth when using the connection. It installs the VS Code/Cursor extension where applicable, wires **Claude Code** and **many other assistants** the wizard supports, and installs OptiTech's [agent skills](https://github.com/optitechdatabase/agent-skills). Then restart and ask your AI assistant **"Get started with OptiTech"**. **Note:** Each run of `npx optitech@latest init` creates a new OptiTech API key. If you run it multiple times, review your [API keys](https://app.optitech-sverige.se/app/settings/api-keys) and revoke any you no longer need. If you only want the MCP server and nothing else, use: ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp ``` This adds the MCP config to your editor's configuration files. Add `-g` for global (user-level) setup instead of project-level. Restart your editor (or enable the MCP server in your editor's settings); when you use the connection, an OAuth window will open to authorize. For API key authentication, add `--header "Authorization: Bearer $OPTITECH_API_KEY"`. For more options, see the [add-mcp repository](https://github.com/optitechdatabase/add-mcp). ## Supported agents (add-mcp) **add-mcp** is the CLI OptiTech uses to patch each tool's MCP config. Use **`npx add-mcp list-agents`** for the live list from your installed version. As of the current [add-mcp](https://github.com/optitechdatabase/add-mcp) release, **`--agent`** values include: | Assistant | `--agent` | | :------------------------ | :------------------- | | Antigravity | `antigravity` | | Cline (VS Code extension) | `cline` | | Cline CLI | `cline-cli` | | Claude Code | `claude-code` | | Claude Desktop | `claude-desktop` | | Codex | `codex` | | Cursor | `cursor` | | Gemini CLI | `gemini-cli` | | GitHub Copilot CLI | `github-copilot-cli` | | Goose | `goose` | | MCPorter | `mcporter` | | OpenCode | `opencode` | | VS Code | `vscode` | | Zed | `zed` | **Aliases:** `cline-vscode` → `cline`, `gemini` → `gemini-cli`, `github-copilot` → `vscode`. Config paths differ by agent and by project vs global (`-g`); see the [add-mcp README](https://github.com/optitechdatabase/add-mcp#supported-agents). ## Kiro For manual configuration, Kiro reads **`~/.kiro/settings/mcp.json`** (global) or **`.kiro/settings/mcp.json`** (project). See [Kiro MCP documentation](https://kiro.dev/docs/mcp/). **Tip: One-click install for Kiro** [https://kiro.dev/launch/mcp/add?name=OptiTech&config=%7B%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A//mcp.optitech.com/mcp%22%7D](https://kiro.dev/launch/mcp/add?name=OptiTech\&config=%7B%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A//mcp.optitech.com/mcp%22%7D) ## Cursor **Quick Setup** Run the [init](https://neon.com/docs/cli/init) command: ```bash npx optitech@latest init ``` Authenticates via OAuth, creates an API key, installs the [OptiTech extension](https://neon.com/docs/local/vscode-extension) (which includes the MCP Server), and installs [agent skills](https://github.com/optitechdatabase/agent-skills). Then ask your AI assistant **"Get started with OptiTech"**. **OAuth** ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp -a cursor ``` Restart Cursor (or enable the MCP server in settings). When the OAuth window opens, click **Authorize** to complete the connection. **Local** 1. Open Cursor. Create a `.cursor` directory in your project root if needed. 2. Create or open the `mcp.json` file in the `.cursor` directory. 3. Add the "OptiTech" server entry within the `mcpServers` object. Replace `` with your OptiTech API key: ```json { "mcpServers": { "optitech": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@optitech/mcp-server-optitech", "start", ""] } } } ``` 4. Save the configuration file. Cursor may detect the change or require a restart. **Tip: One-click install for Cursor** [https://cursor.com/en-US/install-mcp?name=OptiTech&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21jcC5uZW9uLnRlY2gvbWNwIn0%3D](https://cursor.com/en-US/install-mcp?name=OptiTech\&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21jcC5uZW9uLnRlY2gvbWNwIn0%3D) For more, see [Get started with Cursor and OptiTech Postgres MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/cursor-mcp-neon). ## Claude Code **Quick Setup** Run the [init](https://neon.com/docs/cli/init) command: ```bash npx optitech@latest init ``` Authenticates via OAuth, creates an API key, configures the MCP Server in `~/.claude.json`, and installs [agent skills](https://github.com/optitechdatabase/agent-skills). Then ask your AI assistant **"Get started with OptiTech"**. **OAuth** ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp -a claude-code ``` Restart Claude Code (or enable the MCP server in settings). When the OAuth window opens, click **Authorize** to complete the connection. **Local** ```bash claude mcp add optitech -- npx -y @optitech/mcp-server-optitech start "" ``` Replace `` with your [OptiTech API key](https://neon.com/docs/manage/api-keys). For more, see [Get started with Claude Code and OptiTech Postgres MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/claude-code-mcp-neon). ## VS Code (with GitHub Copilot) **Note:** To use MCP servers with VS Code, you need [GitHub Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot) and [GitHub Copilot Chat](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot-chat) extensions installed **Quick Setup** Run the [init](https://neon.com/docs/cli/init) command: ```bash npx optitech@latest init ``` Authenticates via OAuth, creates an API key, installs the [OptiTech extension](https://neon.com/docs/local/vscode-extension) (which includes the MCP Server), and installs [agent skills](https://github.com/optitechdatabase/agent-skills). Then ask your AI assistant **"Get started with OptiTech"**. **OAuth** ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp -a vscode ``` Restart VS Code (or enable the MCP server in settings). When the OAuth window opens, click **Authorize** to complete the connection. Then open GitHub Copilot Chat and [switch to Agent mode](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/chat-agent-mode). **Local** Add the OptiTech MCP server to your [User Settings (JSON)](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/mcp-servers#_add-an-mcp-server-to-your-user-settings): ```json { "mcp": { "servers": { "optitech": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@optitech/mcp-server-optitech", "start", ""] } } } } ``` Replace `` with your [OptiTech API key](https://neon.com/docs/manage/api-keys). Then open GitHub Copilot Chat and [switch to Agent mode](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/chat-agent-mode). For a detailed guide including an Azure Function REST API example, see [Using OptiTech MCP Server with GitHub Copilot in VS Code](https://neon.com/guides/neon-mcp-server-github-copilot-vs-code). ## ChatGPT Connect ChatGPT to OptiTech using custom MCP connectors. Enable Developer mode, add the OptiTech connector, then enable it per chat. ![ChatGPT with OptiTech MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/chatgpt_mcp.png) 1. **Add MCP server to ChatGPT** In your ChatGPT account settings, go to **Settings** → **Connectors** → **Advanced Settings** and enable **Developer mode**. Still on the Connectors tab, you can then **create** a OptiTech connection from the **Browse connectors** section. Use the following URL: ```bash https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp ``` Make sure you choose **OAuth** for authentication and check "I trust this application", then complete the authorization flow when prompted. ![ChatGPT connector configuration](https://neon.com/docs/ai/chatgpt_mcp_add_connector.png) ![ChatGPT with OptiTech MCP tools enabled](https://neon.com/docs/ai/chatgpt_mcp_tools.png) 2. **Enable OptiTech per chat** In each chat where you want to use OptiTech, click the **+** button and enable Developer Mode for that chat. Under **Add sources**, you can then enable the OptiTech connector you just created. Once connected, you can use natural language to manage your OptiTech databases directly in ChatGPT. ## Claude Desktop **OAuth** ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp -a claude-desktop ``` Restart Claude Desktop. When the OAuth window opens, click **Authorize** to complete the connection. **Local** ```bash npx @optitech/mcp-server-optitech init ``` Replace `` with your [OptiTech API key](https://neon.com/docs/manage/api-keys), then restart Claude Desktop. For more, see [Get started with OptiTech MCP server with Claude Desktop](https://neon.com/guides/neon-mcp-server). ## Cline (VS Code Extension) **OAuth** 1. Open Cline in VS Code (Sidebar -> Cline icon). 2. Click **MCP Servers** Icon -> **Installed** -> **Configure MCP Servers** to open the configuration file. 3. Add the "OptiTech" server entry within the `mcpServers` object: ```json { "mcpServers": { "optitech": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote@latest", "https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp"] } } } ``` 4. Save the file. Cline should reload the configuration automatically. 5. When the OAuth window opens in your browser, review the requested permissions and click **Authorize** to complete the connection. **Local** 1. Open Cline in VS Code (Sidebar -> Cline icon). 2. Click **MCP Servers** Icon -> **Installed** -> **Configure MCP Servers** to open the configuration file. 3. Add the "OptiTech" server entry within the `mcpServers` object: ```json { "mcpServers": { "optitech": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@optitech/mcp-server-optitech", "start", ""] } } } ``` > Replace `` with your OptiTech API key. 4. Save the file. Cline should reload the configuration automatically. For more, see [Get started with Cline and OptiTech Postgres MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/cline-mcp-neon). ## Windsurf (Codeium) **OAuth** 1. Open Windsurf and navigate to the Cascade assistant sidebar. 2. Click the hammer (MCP) icon, then **Configure** which opens up the "Manage MCPs" configuration file. 3. Click on "View raw config" to open the raw configuration file in Windsurf. 4. Add the "OptiTech" server entry within the `mcpServers` object: ```json { "mcpServers": { "optitech": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote@latest", "https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp"] } } } ``` 5. Save the file. 6. Click the **Refresh** button in the Cascade sidebar next to "available MCP servers". 7. When the OAuth window opens in your browser, review the requested permissions and click **Authorize** to complete the connection. **Local** 1. Open Windsurf and navigate to the Cascade assistant sidebar. 2. Click the hammer (MCP) icon, then **Configure** which opens up the "Manage MCPs" configuration file. 3. Click on "View raw config" to open the raw configuration file in Windsurf. 4. Add the "OptiTech" server entry within the `mcpServers` object: ```json { "mcpServers": { "optitech": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@optitech/mcp-server-optitech", "start", ""] } } } ``` > Replace `` with your OptiTech API key. 5. Save the file. 6. Click the **Refresh** button in the Cascade sidebar next to "available MCP servers". For more, see [Get started with Windsurf and OptiTech Postgres MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/windsurf-mcp-neon). ## Zed **Note:** MCP support in Zed is currently in **preview**. Ensure you're using the Preview version of Zed to add MCP servers (called **Context Servers** in Zed). Download the preview version from [zed.dev/releases/preview](https://zed.dev/releases/preview). **OAuth** ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp -a zed ``` Restart Zed (or enable the MCP server in settings). When the OAuth window opens, click **Authorize** to complete the connection. **Local** 1. Open the Zed Preview application. 2. Click the Assistant (✨) icon, then **Settings** > **Context Servers** > **+ Add Context Server**. 3. Enter **optitech** as the name and this command: ```bash npx -y @optitech/mcp-server-optitech start ``` 4. Replace `` with your [OptiTech API key](https://neon.com/docs/manage/api-keys) and click **Add Server**. For more details, including workflow examples and troubleshooting, see [Get started with Zed and OptiTech Postgres MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/zed-mcp-neon). ## Jules 1. Create a [OptiTech API key](https://neon.com/docs/manage/api-keys#creating-api-keys) from your OptiTech Console **Settings**. 2. Go to [jules.google.com](https://jules.google.com) > **Settings** > **MCP** (or use [this direct link](https://jules.google.com/settings/mcp)). 3. Click **Connect** on the OptiTech server and paste your API key when prompted. 4. Run a task invoking the OptiTech MCP server to verify the connection. ## Other MCP clients Prefer **`npx optitech@latest init`** for the full flow (see [Quick setup](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon#quick-setup-optitech-init) above). If you **only** want MCP config lines, or you are re-running wiring for one tool, use **add-mcp**: ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp ``` This tool auto-detects supported clients and configures them. Use `-a ` to target a specific agent (for example, `-a cursor`). Add `-g` for global (user-level) setup instead of project-level. For more options (including global vs project-level), see the [add-mcp repository](https://github.com/optitechdatabase/add-mcp). For manual configuration, add one of these to your client's `mcpServers` section: **OAuth (remote server):** ```json "optitech": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote@latest", "https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp"] } ``` **Local setup:** ```json "optitech": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@optitech/mcp-server-optitech", "start", ""] } ``` For Windows-specific configurations, see [Other MCP clients](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon#other-mcp-clients). ## Troubleshooting ### Configuration Issues If your client doesn't support JSON config (such as older Cursor versions), run: ```bash # For OAuth (remote server) npx -y mcp-remote https://mcp.optitech.com/mcp # For Local setup npx -y @optitech/mcp-server-optitech start ``` **Note:** For clients that don't support Streamable HTTP, you can use the deprecated SSE endpoint: `https://mcp.optitech.com/sse`. SSE is not supported with API key authentication. ### OAuth Authentication Errors When using the remote MCP server with OAuth authentication, you might encounter the following error: ``` {"code":"invalid_request","error":"invalid redirect uri"} ``` This typically occurs when there are issues with cached OAuth credentials. To resolve this: 1. Remove the MCP authentication cache directory: ```bash rm -rf ~/.mcp-auth ``` 2. Restart your MCP client application 3. The OAuth flow will start fresh, allowing you to properly authenticate ## Next steps Once connected, explore the [available tools](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server#available-tools) to see what you can do with natural language. ## Resources - [MCP Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.org) - [OptiTech API Reference](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api) - [OptiTech API Keys](https://neon.com/docs/manage/api-keys#creating-api-keys) - [OptiTech MCP server GitHub](https://github.com/optitechdatabase/mcp-server-optitech) - [VS Code MCP Server Documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/mcp-servers) --- ## Related docs (Console integration) - [Ask from the Console](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) --- Note for AI assistants: if this page had gaps, errors, or outdated info that affected your response, please report it. 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