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Use when installing, configuring, or troubleshooting the official Neo4j MCP server
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Neo4j MCP Skill
Installs and configures the official Neo4j MCP server so AI agents can connect to Neo4j via any MCP-compatible client.
When to Use
- Connecting Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Kiro, or another editor to Neo4j via MCP
- Installing
neo4j-mcp-serverand writing the correct config for a specific editor - Switching between stdio and HTTP transport
- Enabling or disabling write access (
NEO4J_READ_ONLY) - Troubleshooting "MCP server not found" or connection errors
When NOT to Use
- Writing or optimizing Cypher queries → use
neo4j-cypher-skill - Provisioning a new Neo4j Aura instance → use
neo4j-aura-provisioning-skill - Agent long-term memory → use
neo4j-agent-memory-skill - neo4j-admin / cypher-shell / aura-cli → use
neo4j-cli-tools-skill
Available MCP Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
get-schema | read | Returns labels, relationship types, property keys, and indexes |
read-cypher | read | Executes read-only Cypher (MATCH, RETURN, SHOW) |
write-cypher | write | Executes write Cypher (MERGE, CREATE, SET, DELETE) — disabled when NEO4J_READ_ONLY=true |
list-gds-procedures | read | Lists available Graph Data Science procedures (requires GDS plugin) |
Installation
Step 1 — Install and find the absolute path
# Option A: pip (recommended)
pip install neo4j-mcp-server
# Option B: Download binary
# https://github.com/neo4j/mcp/releases -- macOS, Linux, Windows binaries
# Option C: Docker
docker pull neo4j/mcp
Get the absolute path — you will need this in Step 3:
which neo4j-mcp # e.g. /usr/local/bin/neo4j-mcp
# or: /Users/you/project/.venv/bin/neo4j-mcp (if installed in venv)
neo4j-mcp --version # confirm it runs
Why absolute path matters: editors (Claude Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop) spawn the MCP server as a subprocess using their own restricted PATH — not your shell's PATH. On macOS, GUI apps do not inherit
.zshrcor.zprofile. Usingneo4j-mcpas the command will silently fail; using/full/path/to/neo4j-mcpalways works. Always use the output ofwhich neo4j-mcpin thecommandfield below.
Step 2 — Prepare credentials
# .env (gitignored)
NEO4J_URI=neo4j+s://<instance>.databases.neo4j.io # Aura
# or bolt://localhost:7687 # local
NEO4J_USERNAME=neo4j
NEO4J_PASSWORD=<password>
NEO4J_DATABASE=neo4j
Verify connectivity before configuring the editor:
source .env
cypher-shell -a "$NEO4J_URI" -u "$NEO4J_USERNAME" -p "$NEO4J_PASSWORD" \
"RETURN 'connected' AS status"
# If cypher-shell not available: python3 -c "
# from neo4j import GraphDatabase, __version__
# d = GraphDatabase.driver('$NEO4J_URI', auth=('$NEO4J_USERNAME','$NEO4J_PASSWORD'))
# d.verify_connectivity(); print('connected'); d.close()"
Step 3 — Configure your editor
Pick the config block for your editor. All use STDIO transport (the MCP server runs as a subprocess of the editor).
Claude Code — add to ~/.claude/settings.json. If the file already exists, merge the neo4j block into the existing mcpServers object — do not replace the whole file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j": {
"command": "/full/path/to/neo4j-mcp",
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "neo4j+s://<host>",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "<password>",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "true"
}
}
}
}
CLI alternative (sets command only — you still need to add env vars to the file):
claude mcp add neo4j /full/path/to/neo4j-mcp
Claude Desktop
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j": {
"command": "/full/path/to/neo4j-mcp",
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "neo4j+s://<host>",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "<password>",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "true"
}
}
}
}
VS Code — .vscode/mcp.json (note: uses servers, not mcpServers — different from all other editors):
{
"servers": {
"neo4j": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "/full/path/to/neo4j-mcp",
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "bolt://localhost:7687",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "password",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "true"
}
}
}
}
Cursor — global: ~/.cursor/mcp.json / project: .cursor/mcp.json (same structure as Claude Code, uses mcpServers).
Windsurf — global: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json / project: .windsurf/mcp_config.json (same structure as Claude Code, uses mcpServers).
Kiro — global: ~/.kiro/settings/mcp.json / project: .kiro/settings/mcp.json. Supports ${VARIABLE} to pull from the shell environment exported before the editor launched:
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j": {
"command": "/full/path/to/neo4j-mcp",
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "${NEO4J_URI}",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "${NEO4J_USERNAME}",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "${NEO4J_PASSWORD}",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "true"
}
}
}
}
Cline — ~/.vscode/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json (same structure as Claude Code, uses mcpServers). Or add via VS Code settings → Cline extension → MCP Servers panel.
Antigravity — mcp_config.json at project root (same structure as Claude Code, uses mcpServers).
Step 4 — Restart the editor
After editing the config file, restart the editor (or reload the MCP server if the editor supports hot-reload). Verify the server appears in the editor's MCP panel or tool list.
Step 5 — Smoke test
Run get-schema via the agent or directly via MCP. Do not use "does it return labels?" as the test — an empty database returns no labels and looks identical to a broken connection.
Use this instead — it succeeds even on an empty DB:
read-cypher: RETURN 'connected' AS status
Expected: { "status": "connected" }. Any result confirms the server is alive and the credentials are valid.
If the database has data, also run:
get-schema
and confirm it returns the node labels and relationship types you expect.
HTTP Transport
HTTP transport runs the MCP server as a persistent network service — useful for shared servers, containers, or multiple clients.
# With credentials baked in (simpler — server authenticates all clients as the same user)
neo4j-mcp \
--neo4j-transport-mode http \
--neo4j-http-host 127.0.0.1 \
--neo4j-http-port 8080 \
--neo4j-uri bolt://localhost:7687 \
--neo4j-username neo4j \
--neo4j-password <password> \
--neo4j-database neo4j
Editor config for HTTP (no credentials in config — server holds them):
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j-http": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:8080/mcp"
}
}
}
Per-request auth (omit --neo4j-username/--neo4j-password from the server command): each client request must include an Authorization: Basic <base64(username:password)> header. Generate the value with:
echo -n "neo4j:<password>" | base64
Then add to the editor config:
{
"headers": { "Authorization": "Basic bmVvNGo6cGFzc3dvcmQ=" }
}
Security: bind to
127.0.0.1, not0.0.0.0. Only change to a broader interface if you need remote access and have TLS + auth in front of it.
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
NEO4J_URI | yes | — | neo4j+s:// for Aura; bolt:// for local |
NEO4J_USERNAME | yes | — | |
NEO4J_PASSWORD | yes | — | |
NEO4J_DATABASE | no | server default | Specify explicitly to avoid routing to wrong DB |
NEO4J_READ_ONLY | no | false | Set true to hide write-cypher (safe default for exploration) |
When to set NEO4J_READ_ONLY=false (or remove the variable): any use case that needs to write data — imports, MERGE, schema changes, GDS write-back. Without write access, the agent will see only three tools (get-schema, read-cypher, list-gds-procedures) and write-cypher calls will fail.
APOC Requirement
The MCP server uses APOC for schema introspection (get-schema). On Aura, APOC is included automatically. On self-managed Neo4j, install the APOC plugin and whitelist it:
# neo4j.conf
dbms.security.procedures.unrestricted=apoc.*
Verify: read-cypher: RETURN apoc.version() AS v — if this fails, get-schema will return incomplete results.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Server not listed in editor | Config file path wrong, JSON malformed, or editor not restarted | Validate JSON (python3 -m json.tool settings.json); confirm correct file for your editor; restart editor |
neo4j-mcp: command not found | Editor PATH doesn't include the binary location | Use absolute path in command: run which neo4j-mcp in terminal and paste the result |
| Server starts then immediately exits | Python not found (pip install) or wrong binary for OS (binary install) | Run the command manually in terminal to see the error: /full/path/neo4j-mcp --version |
AuthenticationException | Wrong credentials | Verify URI + credentials with cypher-shell or driver before editing config |
write-cypher tool missing | NEO4J_READ_ONLY=true | Remove or set to false if writes are needed |
ServiceUnavailable | DB not reachable from editor process | Check firewall, VPN, or whether Aura instance is paused |
list-gds-procedures returns empty | GDS not installed or Aura Free | GDS requires Aura Professional/Enterprise or self-managed with plugin |
Checklist
-
which neo4j-mcprun and absolute path noted — this goes incommand, notneo4j-mcp - Connectivity verified (
RETURN 'connected') before editing editor config - Credentials not committed to git;
.envin.gitignore -
NEO4J_READ_ONLYset intentionally —truefor exploration,false/absent for write use cases -
NEO4J_DATABASEspecified explicitly - Correct config file used for the target editor (VS Code uses
servers; all others usemcpServers) - Config is valid JSON (validate with
python3 -m json.tool <file>before saving) - Editor restarted after config change
- Smoke test passed:
read-cypher: RETURN 'connected' AS statusreturns a result - APOC available on self-managed:
read-cypher: RETURN apoc.version()
References
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name: neo4j-mcp-skill description: Use when installing, configuring, or troubleshooting the official Neo4j MCP server (neo4j/mcp) — connecting Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Kiro, or other MCP-compatible editors to a Neo4j database via stdio or HTTP transport. Covers the four MCP tools (get-schema, read-cypher, write-cypher, list-gds-procedures), read-only mode, and multi-database configuration. Does NOT cover writing Cypher queries via those tools — use neo4j-cypher-skill. Does NOT cover agent memory — use neo4j-agent-memory-skill. Does NOT cover Aura instance provisioning — use neo4j-aura-provisioning-skill. allowed-tools: Bash, WebFetch version: 1.0.2
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---
name: neo4j-mcp-skill
description: Use when installing, configuring, or troubleshooting the official Neo4j MCP server
(neo4j/mcp) — connecting Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code,
Kiro, or other MCP-compatible editors to a Neo4j database via stdio or HTTP
transport. Covers the four MCP tools (get-schema, read-cypher, write-cypher,
list-gds-procedures), read-only mode, and multi-database configuration.
Does NOT cover writing Cypher queries via those tools — use neo4j-cypher-skill.
Does NOT cover agent memory — use neo4j-agent-memory-skill.
Does NOT cover Aura instance provisioning — use neo4j-aura-provisioning-skill.
allowed-tools: Bash, WebFetch
version: 1.0.2
---
# Neo4j MCP Skill
Installs and configures the [official Neo4j MCP server](https://github.com/neo4j/mcp) so AI agents can connect to Neo4j via any MCP-compatible client.
## When to Use
- Connecting Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Kiro, or another editor to Neo4j via MCP
- Installing `neo4j-mcp-server` and writing the correct config for a specific editor
- Switching between stdio and HTTP transport
- Enabling or disabling write access (`NEO4J_READ_ONLY`)
- Troubleshooting "MCP server not found" or connection errors
## When NOT to Use
- **Writing or optimizing Cypher queries** → use `neo4j-cypher-skill`
- **Provisioning a new Neo4j Aura instance** → use `neo4j-aura-provisioning-skill`
- **Agent long-term memory** → use `neo4j-agent-memory-skill`
- **neo4j-admin / cypher-shell / aura-cli** → use `neo4j-cli-tools-skill`
---
## Available MCP Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| `get-schema` | read | Returns labels, relationship types, property keys, and indexes |
| `read-cypher` | read | Executes read-only Cypher (`MATCH`, `RETURN`, `SHOW`) |
| `write-cypher` | write | Executes write Cypher (`MERGE`, `CREATE`, `SET`, `DELETE`) — disabled when `NEO4J_READ_ONLY=true` |
| `list-gds-procedures` | read | Lists available Graph Data Science procedures (requires GDS plugin) |
---
## Installation
### Step 1 — Install and find the absolute path
```bash
# Option A: pip (recommended)
pip install neo4j-mcp-server
# Option B: Download binary
# https://github.com/neo4j/mcp/releases -- macOS, Linux, Windows binaries
# Option C: Docker
docker pull neo4j/mcp
```
**Get the absolute path — you will need this in Step 3:**
```bash
which neo4j-mcp # e.g. /usr/local/bin/neo4j-mcp
# or: /Users/you/project/.venv/bin/neo4j-mcp (if installed in venv)
neo4j-mcp --version # confirm it runs
```
> **Why absolute path matters**: editors (Claude Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop) spawn the MCP server as a subprocess using their own restricted PATH — not your shell's PATH. On macOS, GUI apps do not inherit `.zshrc` or `.zprofile`. Using `neo4j-mcp` as the command will silently fail; using `/full/path/to/neo4j-mcp` always works. Always use the output of `which neo4j-mcp` in the `command` field below.
### Step 2 — Prepare credentials
```bash
# .env (gitignored)
NEO4J_URI=neo4j+s://<instance>.databases.neo4j.io # Aura
# or bolt://localhost:7687 # local
NEO4J_USERNAME=neo4j
NEO4J_PASSWORD=<password>
NEO4J_DATABASE=neo4j
```
Verify connectivity before configuring the editor:
```bash
source .env
cypher-shell -a "$NEO4J_URI" -u "$NEO4J_USERNAME" -p "$NEO4J_PASSWORD" \
"RETURN 'connected' AS status"
# If cypher-shell not available: python3 -c "
# from neo4j import GraphDatabase, __version__
# d = GraphDatabase.driver('$NEO4J_URI', auth=('$NEO4J_USERNAME','$NEO4J_PASSWORD'))
# d.verify_connectivity(); print('connected'); d.close()"
```
### Step 3 — Configure your editor
Pick the config block for your editor. All use STDIO transport (the MCP server runs as a subprocess of the editor).
**Claude Code** — add to `~/.claude/settings.json`. If the file already exists, merge the `neo4j` block into the existing `mcpServers` object — do not replace the whole file.
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j": {
"command": "/full/path/to/neo4j-mcp",
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "neo4j+s://<host>",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "<password>",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "true"
}
}
}
}
```
CLI alternative (sets command only — you still need to add env vars to the file):
```bash
claude mcp add neo4j /full/path/to/neo4j-mcp
```
**Claude Desktop**
- macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
- Windows: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j": {
"command": "/full/path/to/neo4j-mcp",
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "neo4j+s://<host>",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "<password>",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "true"
}
}
}
}
```
**VS Code** — `.vscode/mcp.json` (note: uses `servers`, not `mcpServers` — different from all other editors):
```json
{
"servers": {
"neo4j": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "/full/path/to/neo4j-mcp",
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "bolt://localhost:7687",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "password",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "true"
}
}
}
}
```
**Cursor** — global: `~/.cursor/mcp.json` / project: `.cursor/mcp.json` (same structure as Claude Code, uses `mcpServers`).
**Windsurf** — global: `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` / project: `.windsurf/mcp_config.json` (same structure as Claude Code, uses `mcpServers`).
**Kiro** — global: `~/.kiro/settings/mcp.json` / project: `.kiro/settings/mcp.json`. Supports `${VARIABLE}` to pull from the shell environment exported before the editor launched:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j": {
"command": "/full/path/to/neo4j-mcp",
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "${NEO4J_URI}",
"NEO4J_USERNAME": "${NEO4J_USERNAME}",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "${NEO4J_PASSWORD}",
"NEO4J_DATABASE": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_READ_ONLY": "true"
}
}
}
}
```
**Cline** — `~/.vscode/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json` (same structure as Claude Code, uses `mcpServers`). Or add via VS Code settings → Cline extension → MCP Servers panel.
**Antigravity** — `mcp_config.json` at project root (same structure as Claude Code, uses `mcpServers`).
### Step 4 — Restart the editor
After editing the config file, restart the editor (or reload the MCP server if the editor supports hot-reload). Verify the server appears in the editor's MCP panel or tool list.
### Step 5 — Smoke test
Run `get-schema` via the agent or directly via MCP. **Do not use "does it return labels?" as the test** — an empty database returns no labels and looks identical to a broken connection.
Use this instead — it succeeds even on an empty DB:
```
read-cypher: RETURN 'connected' AS status
```
Expected: `{ "status": "connected" }`. Any result confirms the server is alive and the credentials are valid.
If the database has data, also run:
```
get-schema
```
and confirm it returns the node labels and relationship types you expect.
---
## HTTP Transport
HTTP transport runs the MCP server as a persistent network service — useful for shared servers, containers, or multiple clients.
```bash
# With credentials baked in (simpler — server authenticates all clients as the same user)
neo4j-mcp \
--neo4j-transport-mode http \
--neo4j-http-host 127.0.0.1 \
--neo4j-http-port 8080 \
--neo4j-uri bolt://localhost:7687 \
--neo4j-username neo4j \
--neo4j-password <password> \
--neo4j-database neo4j
```
Editor config for HTTP (no credentials in config — server holds them):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"neo4j-http": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:8080/mcp"
}
}
}
```
**Per-request auth** (omit `--neo4j-username`/`--neo4j-password` from the server command): each client request must include an `Authorization: Basic <base64(username:password)>` header. Generate the value with:
```bash
echo -n "neo4j:<password>" | base64
```
Then add to the editor config:
```json
{
"headers": { "Authorization": "Basic bmVvNGo6cGFzc3dvcmQ=" }
}
```
> **Security**: bind to `127.0.0.1`, not `0.0.0.0`. Only change to a broader interface if you need remote access and have TLS + auth in front of it.
---
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| `NEO4J_URI` | yes | — | `neo4j+s://` for Aura; `bolt://` for local |
| `NEO4J_USERNAME` | yes | — | |
| `NEO4J_PASSWORD` | yes | — | |
| `NEO4J_DATABASE` | no | server default | Specify explicitly to avoid routing to wrong DB |
| `NEO4J_READ_ONLY` | no | `false` | Set `true` to hide `write-cypher` (safe default for exploration) |
**When to set `NEO4J_READ_ONLY=false`** (or remove the variable): any use case that needs to write data — imports, MERGE, schema changes, GDS write-back. Without write access, the agent will see only three tools (`get-schema`, `read-cypher`, `list-gds-procedures`) and `write-cypher` calls will fail.
---
## APOC Requirement
The MCP server uses APOC for schema introspection (`get-schema`). On **Aura**, APOC is included automatically. On **self-managed Neo4j**, install the APOC plugin and whitelist it:
```
# neo4j.conf
dbms.security.procedures.unrestricted=apoc.*
```
Verify: `read-cypher: RETURN apoc.version() AS v` — if this fails, `get-schema` will return incomplete results.
---
## Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Server not listed in editor | Config file path wrong, JSON malformed, or editor not restarted | Validate JSON (`python3 -m json.tool settings.json`); confirm correct file for your editor; restart editor |
| `neo4j-mcp: command not found` | Editor PATH doesn't include the binary location | Use absolute path in `command`: run `which neo4j-mcp` in terminal and paste the result |
| Server starts then immediately exits | Python not found (pip install) or wrong binary for OS (binary install) | Run the command manually in terminal to see the error: `/full/path/neo4j-mcp --version` |
| `AuthenticationException` | Wrong credentials | Verify URI + credentials with `cypher-shell` or driver before editing config |
| `write-cypher` tool missing | `NEO4J_READ_ONLY=true` | Remove or set to `false` if writes are needed |
| `ServiceUnavailable` | DB not reachable from editor process | Check firewall, VPN, or whether Aura instance is paused |
| `list-gds-procedures` returns empty | GDS not installed or Aura Free | GDS requires Aura Professional/Enterprise or self-managed with plugin |
---
## Checklist
- [ ] `which neo4j-mcp` run and absolute path noted — this goes in `command`, not `neo4j-mcp`
- [ ] Connectivity verified (`RETURN 'connected'`) before editing editor config
- [ ] Credentials not committed to git; `.env` in `.gitignore`
- [ ] `NEO4J_READ_ONLY` set intentionally — `true` for exploration, `false`/absent for write use cases
- [ ] `NEO4J_DATABASE` specified explicitly
- [ ] Correct config file used for the target editor (VS Code uses `servers`; all others use `mcpServers`)
- [ ] Config is valid JSON (validate with `python3 -m json.tool <file>` before saving)
- [ ] Editor restarted after config change
- [ ] Smoke test passed: `read-cypher: RETURN 'connected' AS status` returns a result
- [ ] APOC available on self-managed: `read-cypher: RETURN apoc.version()`
---
## References
- [MCP Server Docs](https://neo4j.com/docs/mcp/)
- [MCP GitHub](https://github.com/neo4j/mcp)
- [All Neo4j MCP Servers](https://neo4j.com/developer/genai-ecosystem/model-context-protocol-mcp/)
- [GraphAcademy: Developing with Neo4j MCP Tools](https://graphacademy.neo4j.com/courses/genai-mcp-neo4j-tools/)
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- Source repository
- neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills
- License
- MIT
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Last GitHub push
- Aug 31, 2026
- Registry updated
- Sep 7, 2026
- Instruction path
- neo4j-mcp-skill/SKILL.md @ a9a5e783c506
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Quality
64/100
Promising
Trust
54/100
Do not auto-install
Audit
70/100
Needs review
- Dependency or permission surface needs review
- Permission surface may require sandboxing
- Financial research output is not financial advice; require human review before any live investment decision
- The skill instructs storing database credentials directly in editor config files (e.g., NEO4J_PASSWORD in plain text). While this is common for MCP setups, it may encourage insecure credential handling if users are not careful.
- The skill uses `pip install` and `docker pull` without verifying package integrity or checksums, which could theoretically be a supply-chain risk, though these are official sources.
- Financial research output is not financial advice; require human review before any live investment decision.
- Quality score needs review
- Permission surface needs review: secrets or environment access, shell or command execution
- Stars/forks activity: 107 stars, 36 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
- Dependency/runtime risk: command execution surface, credential or environment access
- Permission surface: secrets or environment access, shell or command execution
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