Neo4j Cypher (official)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 90/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.6.0 · Package mcp-neo4j-cypher · Repo neo4j-contrib/mcp-neo4j
Summary: Neo4j Cypher (official) completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 3 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | uv pip install mcp-neo4j-cypher (Python venv, Linux) succeeded in 0s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 3 tools listed in 1.9s. |
| maintenance | partial | 15 | Repo pushed 42 days before test. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (PyPI long_description (package README)). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~352 tokens for 3 tools (1,555 bytes) · about 4% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): high.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
get_neo4j_schema, read_neo4j_cypher, write_neo4j_cypher
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j-cypher-official": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-neo4j-cypher"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is Neo4j Cypher (official) deprecated?
No. mcp-neo4j-cypher was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces Neo4j Cypher (official)?
Nothing; Neo4j Cypher (official) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does Neo4j Cypher (official) need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 3 tools.
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