@mcp-apps/kusto-mcp-server

What it does

This MCP server enables Claude to interact with Kusto databases hosted in Azure Data Explorer. It provides tools to execute KQL commands, retrieve and process query results, explore table schemas and metadata, and manage database objects. Integration with Claude Code and other MCP clients allows you to build AI-driven data exploration, analysis, and automation workflows.

Who it's for

Data engineers and analysts using Azure Data Explorer who want Claude to assist with query writing, data exploration, and automation. DevOps engineers managing Kusto infrastructure, and developers building applications that need programmatic access to Kusto databases.

Common use cases

• Query Azure Data Explorer clusters from Claude Code
• Write and troubleshoot Kusto Query Language statements
• Explore table schemas and metadata interactively
• Automate data retrieval and analysis tasks

Setup pitfalls

• Requires Azure authentication via connection string or service principal credentials; store them securely in environment variables, not in code
• Kusto cluster must be network-accessible from the MCP server; verify firewall rules and network policies allow the connection
• KQL has distinctive syntax and semantics; providing Claude with your schema and example queries improves generated statement quality
• Connection timeouts may occur if the cluster is unreachable, under heavy load, or experiencing network latency