Neon (official)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 45/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.6.5 · Package @neondatabase/mcp-server-neon · Repo neondatabase/mcp-server-neon
Summary: Neon (official) requires credentials or a backing service before it will list tools; it is deprecated or archived, so prefer a maintained alternative.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install @neondatabase/mcp-server-neon (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 2s. |
| handshake | fail | 0 | Server did not complete the handshake without credentials or a backing service (Invalid number of arguments exited code 1). |
| maintenance | fail | 0 | Deprecated on npm: This package is deprecated. Use the remote MCP server at mcp.neon.tech instead. See https://neon.tech/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server for more details.. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Not yet tested (no tools/list response without credentials).
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
Not available (handshake did not complete without credentials).
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"neon-official": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@neondatabase/mcp-server-neon"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is Neon (official) deprecated?
Yes. @neondatabase/mcp-server-neon is deprecated on npm (as of 2026-10-22). npm says: "This package is deprecated. Use the remote MCP server at mcp.neon.tech instead. See https://neon.tech/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server for more details."
What replaces Neon (official)?
None identified. We have no evidence of a maintained replacement yet.
Does Neon (official) need an API key?
Unknown. It did not complete the handshake in our test without credentials or a backing service, and gave no clear credential message.
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