DynamoDB Read‑Only MCP

The DynamoDB Read‑Only MCP is a lightweight, protocol‑compliant server that exposes AWS DynamoDB as a first‑class data source for large language models. By translating natural‑language queries into DynamoDB API calls, it removes the need for developers to write custom SDK code or craft JSON payloads. The server is intentionally read‑only, ensuring that assistants can safely retrieve data without risking accidental writes or schema changes.

At its core the server offers a rich set of table‑management and data‑query tools. Developers can list or describe tables, scan entire datasets, run conditional queries, paginate results, fetch individual items by key, and even count items in a table. These tools are invoked through concise MCP commands such as or , allowing an assistant to surface complex DynamoDB operations with a single prompt. The accompanying resources— and —provide metadata that lets the assistant explain table structures or validate query logic on the fly.

The design prioritizes integration into existing AI workflows. Claude Desktop, for example, can be configured to launch the server automatically and inject the MCP endpoints into its context. When a user asks, “How many users belong to group 0lxp4paxk7?” the assistant can call with the appropriate filter, retrieve the result, and return a concise answer—all without exposing raw AWS credentials or SDK calls. This tight coupling simplifies end‑to‑end data retrieval pipelines and keeps the user experience conversational.

Real‑world scenarios abound. A product manager might ask for a quick inventory of all tables and their schemas to audit data governance. A data analyst could request a paginated list of records that match specific business rules, and the assistant would handle pagination internally. A security auditor could use to confirm that encryption is enabled on each table, all from a single chat session. Because the server is read‑only, it can be safely deployed in shared or production environments where write access must be tightly controlled.

What sets this MCP apart is its balance of expressiveness and safety. The server exposes a comprehensive yet straightforward API surface, backed by AWS credentials supplied via environment variables or the Smithery installer. Its modular toolset means that new commands can be added without breaking existing clients, and the use of natural‑language prompts keeps interactions intuitive. For developers building AI‑powered data assistants, the DynamoDB Read‑Only MCP delivers a plug‑and‑play bridge to one of the cloud’s most widely used NoSQL databases, all while preserving the integrity and security of their data.