MCP server

Backenly

Repository:: github.com/backenly/backenly
Homepage:: backenly.com/mcp
Stars:: 94
Last push:: 2026-10-28
License:: Apache-2.0

Postgres backend your coding agent builds over MCP; destructive actions wait for a person.

Good fit for

No install, runs remotely
One-command install
Apache-2.0 license

Facts

Category: Databases, Developer tools
Pricing: Unknown
Authentication: API key
Transport: stdio, Streamable HTTP
Hosting: Local, Remote
Maker: Unknown
Access: Unknown
Language: TypeScript
Install method: npx, Remote URL
Operating system: Unknown
Client: Unknown
License: Permissive
Maintenance: Active

Install

Remote

claude mcp add --transport http backenly https://backenly.com/api/mcp

Local

claude mcp add --env 'BACKENLY_API_KEY=<YOUR_VALUE>' --transport stdio backenly -- npx -y @backenly/mcp-server

Remote

Customize > Connectors > + Add > Add custom connector
Name: backenly
URL: https://backenly.com/api/mcp
Sign in: "Sign in now", "Sign in when needed" or "No sign in"
Click Add.

LocalPaste into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backenly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@backenly/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BACKENLY_API_KEY": "<YOUR_VALUE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

RemotePaste into ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backenly": {
      "url": "https://backenly.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

LocalPaste into ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backenly": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@backenly/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BACKENLY_API_KEY": "<YOUR_VALUE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

RemotePaste into .vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "backenly": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://backenly.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

LocalPaste into .vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "backenly": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@backenly/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BACKENLY_API_KEY": "<YOUR_VALUE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Remote

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backenly": {
      "serverUrl": "https://backenly.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Local

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backenly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@backenly/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BACKENLY_API_KEY": "<YOUR_VALUE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Remote

[mcp_servers.backenly]
url = "https://backenly.com/api/mcp"

Local

[mcp_servers.backenly]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@backenly/mcp-server"]
env = { BACKENLY_API_KEY = "<YOUR_VALUE>" }

Remote

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backenly": {
      "httpUrl": "https://backenly.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Local

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backenly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@backenly/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BACKENLY_API_KEY": "<YOUR_VALUE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Env vars and secrets

BACKENLY_API_KEYEnv varSecret
Scoped Backenly MCP key (mcp_live_...). Create one at backenly.com/app under your project, Connect, MCP. Read-only keys are supported.

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Score: 72

Popularity: 55
Maintenance: 90
Trust: 73
Completeness: 90
Community: 50

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