A Model Context Protocol server for MongoDB operations
MongoDB MCP server has 12 tools with basic schemas and descriptions, but significant gaps prevent higher scores. All tools have descriptions (10-80 chars, mostly adequate), and input schemas are present with type definitions. However, output schemas are completely undocumented, LLMs cannot predict what fields to expect from responses, breaking tool chaining. Parameter descriptions are minimal (e.g., 'Database name' lacks format/constraint details). No tool annotations (readOnlyHint/destructiveHint) despite clear risk levels. Error handling is present but generic, no recovery guidance. Naming is verb-first and clear (list_, create_, drop_, etc.), which is good. The server implements security features (permissions, audit logging, rate limiting) but these are not exposed in tool definitions, leaving LLMs unaware of constraints.
Get statistics for a collection
Create a new collection
Create an index on a collection
Get statistics for a specific database
⚠️ Drop a collection (DANGEROUS - requires confirmation)
⚠️ Drop a database (DANGEROUS - requires confirmation)
Drop an index from a collection
Output schemas completely undocumented. No tool returns a documented schema, LLMs cannot predict response structure, breaking tool chaining and forcing agents to guess field names.
Tool annotations missing. Despite clear risk levels (READ_ONLY, WRITE, DESTRUCTIVE), no tools declare readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, or idempotentHint. LLMs cannot infer safety properties.
Parameter descriptions lack constraint details. E.g., 'Database name' does not specify format, length limits, or allowed characters. LLMs cannot validate input before calling.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | C | 69 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |
Get detailed statistics for a specific index
List all collections in a database
List all databases in the MongoDB instance
List indexes on a collection
Rename a collection
No error recovery guidance. Error responses are generic (e.g., 'Database not found') without suggesting next steps or available alternatives.
Destructive operations lack dry-run or explicit confirmation pattern. drop_database and drop_collection require a 'confirm' boolean, but no dry-run mode exists to preview impact.