Under The Hood of Starburst Galaxy’s Hosted MCP

Starburst Galaxy's hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server offers a robust, enterprise-grade foundation for AI-driven data access, differing significantly from traditional MCP deployments. Unlike local STDIO servers that require manual management and pose security and governance challenges, Starburst Galaxy provides a managed, multi-tenant service integrated into its existing control plane. This model enhances security through OAuth 2.1 integration and supports comprehensive governance with Role-Based and Attribute-Based Access Control. It enforces read-only operations server-side, ensuring safe interactions with data, and incorporates audit logging and observability for compliance and monitoring. The architecture leverages Kubernetes and the Airlift library to ensure scalability and performance, addressing enterprise needs for governance, auditability, and security in AI data access across multi-cloud environments. Starburst Galaxy's approach allows enterprises to integrate agentic workflows without the burden of managing infrastructure, easing the adoption of AI-driven data access.