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mcp-server-elasticsearch

MCP tool integration project for safely connecting external tools, services, or data sources to an AI host.

MCPTool callingHost configurationPermission boundariesAcceptance checks

Best fitDevelopers who need Claude, Cursor, Codex, or another MCP-capable AI host to call external tools safely.

Check whether this project matches your task before installing it.

What it can doMCP setup guidance, host configuration checks, tool permission boundaries, recovery steps, and acceptance checks

Review the portable capability path.

Before continuingVerify in a sandbox

Do not treat a preview pack as a proven local install.

GitHub snapshot666 stars

141 forks · 22 contributors

Official first step Read manual preview Source repository

Publication status · 2026-05-31

What is mcp-server-elasticsearch?

mcp-server-elasticsearch helps connect external tools, services, or data sources to AI hosts that support MCP.
Best fit: Developers who need Claude, Cursor, Codex, or another MCP-capable AI host to call external tools safely.
Not for: Not for users who cannot change host configuration, grant tool permissions, or isolate network, file, and credential access.
Capability added to an AI workflow: MCP setup guidance, host configuration checks, tool permission boundaries, recovery steps, and acceptance checks
First safe verification step: Verify the MCP server command, permission scope, and rollback path in a non-primary host configuration first.
Verification state: source, Quick Start, and sandbox install checks are recorded as passed.
Top risk: May increase setup, validation, or first-run risk for the user.
Evidence base: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch, https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch#readme, Human Manual, Pitfall Log

Quick decision

Use this section to decide whether the project is worth a deeper read.

Best forDevelopers who need Claude, Cursor, Codex, or another MCP-capable AI host to call external tools safely.

Match the project to your task before installing it.

CapabilityMCP setup guidance, host configuration checks, tool permission boundaries, recovery steps, and acceptance checks

MCP tool integration project for safely connecting external tools, services, or data sources to an AI host.

Repositoryelastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch

666 stars · 141 forks

What it can do

Translate the upstream project into concrete capabilities the user can judge before installing.

Project Introduction

Related topics: System Architecture, Available MCP Tools, Docker Deployment

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

Available MCP Tools

Related topics: System Architecture, Troubleshooting Guide

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

System Architecture

Related topics: MCP Protocol Configuration, Available MCP Tools

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

MCP Protocol Configuration

Related topics: Docker Deployment, System Architecture

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

Docker Deployment

Related topics: MCP Protocol Configuration, Authentication and Security, Configuration Reference

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

Sources: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch, Human Manual, Project Pack evidence, and downstream validation signals.

Community Discussion Evidence

Project-level external discussion stays visible on the detail page, not only inside the manual.

Stars666 stars

Forks141 forks

Contributors22 contributors

Licenseunknown

Community Discussion Evidence

7 source-linked items

Review these external discussions before using mcp-server-elasticsearch with real data or production workflows. They are review inputs, not standalone proof that the project is production-ready.

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Dependency Dashboard
github / github_issue
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get_mappings tool fails with "error decoding response body" when nested
github / github_issue
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v0.4.6
github / github_release
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v0.4.5
github / github_release
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v0.4.4
github / github_release
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v0.4.3
github / github_release
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Installation risk requires verification
GitHub / issue

How to start

Only source-backed commands are shown here. Verify them in an isolated environment first.

Try the prompt first

Test the workflow without installing the upstream project.

preview

Read the Human Manual

Understand inputs, outputs, limits, and failure modes.

manual

Take context to your AI host

Use the compiled assets in your preferred AI environment.

context

Run sandbox verification

Confirm install commands and rollback before using a primary environment.

verify

docker run -i --rm -e ES_URL -e ES_API_KEY docker.elastic.co/mcp/elasticsearch stdio

Official start command · https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch#readme · verified: yes

Human Manual

The English page must expose the real manual, not a short placeholder.

8+ sections · Human Manual

mcp-server-elasticsearch Manual

The Elasticsearch MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that connects AI agents to Elasticsearch clusters. It enables natural language interactions with Elasti...

Open the full manual

https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch Project Manual
Table of Contents
Project Introduction
Related Pages
Overview
Deprecation Notice
Project Metadata
Architecture

Project Introduction

Related topics: System Architecture, Available MCP Tools, Docker Deployment

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

Available MCP Tools

Related topics: System Architecture, Troubleshooting Guide

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

System Architecture

Related topics: MCP Protocol Configuration, Available MCP Tools

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

MCP Protocol Configuration

Related topics: Docker Deployment, System Architecture

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

Docker Deployment

Related topics: MCP Protocol Configuration, Authentication and Security, Configuration Reference

Source: https://github.com/elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch / Human Manual

AI Context Pack and portable assets

After deciding to continue, take the project context into your own AI host.

Complete pack plus user-owned assets

These files are planning and verification assets for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, ChatGPT, and other AI hosts.

Download complete pack Read Human Manual

BundleComplete Project Pack AssetAI Context Pack AssetBoundary & Risk Card AssetHuman Manual AssetPitfall Log AssetPrompt Preview AssetQuick Start ManifestPROJECT_PACK.json

Preflight checks

Treat this page as a planning asset, not proof that your local environment is ready.

The manual is generated from source-linked project files and Doramagic validation signals.
Community evidence warnings stay visible instead of being converted into marketing claims.
This English page is indexable because the locale quality gate passed and explicit English index approval is enabled.
Use the upstream repository as the final authority for installation commands, license, and version-specific behavior.

Pitfall Log and verification risks

Doramagic surfaces high-risk items before users treat a candidate capability as verified.

medium

Installation risk requires verification

May increase setup, validation, or first-run risk for the user.

medium

Installation risk requires verification

May increase setup, validation, or first-run risk for the user.

medium

Configuration risk requires verification

May increase setup, validation, or first-run risk for the user.

medium

Capability evidence risk requires verification

May increase setup, validation, or first-run risk for the user.

medium

Maintenance risk requires verification

May increase setup, validation, or first-run risk for the user.

medium

Security or permission risk requires verification

May increase setup, validation, or first-run risk for the user.

medium

Security or permission risk requires verification

May increase setup, validation, or first-run risk for the user.

medium

Security or permission risk requires verification

May increase setup, validation, or first-run risk for the user.