Pushing MCP Forward: What’s New in the Memgraph MCP Server

The Memgraph MCP Server, a lightweight implementation of the Model Context Protocol, has rapidly gained traction since its release, allowing seamless interaction between Memgraph and modern large language models (LLMs) through natural language queries. Recent updates include a redesigned modular server architecture that offers pluggable implementations for different server variations, full integration with the Memgraph Toolbox providing a suite of tools for advanced graph operations, and a strict read-only mode to prevent unintended data modifications by LLMs. Additionally, the server now supports both streamable HTTP and STDIO modes, enhancing compatibility across different environments, and introduces a new developer-friendly installation path using the uv tool, making local server deployment more straightforward without relying on Docker. The development team is also exploring new experimental features like FastMCP’s sampling and elicitation to further enhance the server's capabilities, inviting user feedback to refine the experience for applications such as knowledge graph assistants or real-time data analysis.