# How to integrate ClickHouse MCP with Grok Build

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  "title": "How to integrate ClickHouse MCP with Grok Build",
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  "toolkit_slug": "clickhouse",
  "framework": "Grok Build",
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  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/grok-build",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/grok-build.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:06:23.989Z"
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## Introduction

### How to integrate ClickHouse MCP with Grok Build
[Grok Build](https://docs.x.ai/build/overview) is xAI's terminal coding agent. It runs on Grok 4.5, plans its work before it acts, and can run multiple sub-agents in parallel. It also reads Claude Code's MCP configuration, so any server you already have in a .mcp.json is picked up with no changes.
In this guide, I will show you how to connect your ClickHouse account to Grok Build through Composio, so it can show total user signups for last week, summarize top 5 products by revenue, insert a new sales record into database, and more without leaving the terminal. Composio holds the OAuth tokens for you, and Grok Build only calls the tools you approve.

## Also integrate ClickHouse with

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/chatgpt)
- [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/antigravity)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/autogen)

## TL;DR

### Why use Composio over a standalone MCP server?
- Read and write access. Composio's ClickHouse integration lets Grok Build take real actions like creating drafts, sending updates, and labeling records, not just reading data.
- 1,000+ SaaS toolkits out of the box. One endpoint gives you a full catalog of pre-built connectors, from Gmail and Slack to Notion, Linear, and Salesforce.
- One MCP server for every app. Wire up a single Composio server instead of maintaining a separate MCP entry for each app.
- Smart, context-aware tool loading. Grok Build caps how many tools it holds in a single request. Composio loads only the tools a task needs, so you do not spend that budget on tools you are not using.
- Cross-app automation. Chain actions across apps in one run. Pull a thread, summarize it in Notion, and post the highlights to Slack from a single prompt.

## Connect ClickHouse to Grok Build

### Prerequisites
- Grok Build installed and signed in. Install with curl -fsSL https://x.ai/cli/install.sh | bash on macOS or Linux, or irm https://x.ai/cli/install.ps1 | iex on Windows PowerShell. On first launch Grok opens a browser to authenticate; for headless or CI use, set an XAI_API_KEY environment variable instead (create the key at [console.x.ai](https://console.x.ai/)).
- Access to the ClickHouse account you want to connect.
- The [Composio MCP endpoint](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=grok-build&utm_content=composio_connect). Composio's server is remote and hosted, so there is nothing to run locally and no tunnel to set up.
### Step-by-step: Connect ClickHouse to Grok Build
### 1. Install and verify Grok Build
Install the CLI, then restart your shell so the grok binary lands on your PATH:

```bash
curl -fsSL https://x.ai/cli/install.sh | bash
which grok
```

## What is the ClickHouse MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The ClickHouse MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your ClickHouse account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform ClickHouse operations on your behalf.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `CLICKHOUSE_EXECUTE_QUERY` | Execute ClickHouse Query | Execute a SQL query in ClickHouse and return the results. This is the primary action for querying data from ClickHouse databases. |
| `CLICKHOUSE_GET_DATABASE_SCHEMA` | Get Database Schema | Get comprehensive schema overview of an entire database including all tables and optionally their column definitions. Essential for AI agents to understand the complete database structure in a single call. |
| `CLICKHOUSE_GET_PLAY_INTERFACE` | Get ClickHouse Play Interface | Get the ClickHouse Play web user interface for interactive query execution. Returns HTML page with Monaco Editor for writing queries and visualizing results. |
| `CLICKHOUSE_GET_TABLE_SCHEMA` | Get Table Schema | Get detailed schema information for a specific table including column definitions, types, keys, and optionally sample data. This is essential for AI agents to understand table structure before constructing queries. |
| `CLICKHOUSE_LIST_DATABASES` | List ClickHouse Databases | List all databases in the ClickHouse instance. Useful for discovering available databases before querying tables. |
| `CLICKHOUSE_LIST_TABLES` | List ClickHouse Tables | List tables in ClickHouse databases. Returns information about tables including their engine, size, and row count. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

Once connected, Grok Build can access the ClickHouse MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your terminal.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build ClickHouse MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/chatgpt)
- [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/antigravity)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickhouse/framework/autogen)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between the Composio Tool Router and a standalone ClickHouse MCP server?

A standalone ClickHouse MCP server gives Grok Build a fixed set of ClickHouse tools tied to that one server. The Composio Tool Router lets Grok Build load tools from ClickHouse and many other apps on demand, based on the task, all through a single endpoint.

### Does Grok Build support MCP?

Yes. Grok Build ships with native MCP support. Add a server with the grok mcp add command, from the in-session /mcps modal, or by editing ~/.grok/config.toml. It also reads Claude Code-style .mcp.json files, so Grok Build discovers the tools automatically.

### Can I reuse the same MCP config I already use with Claude Code?

Yes. Grok Build has zero-migration compatibility with Claude Code's configuration, so the same Composio server entry works in both without edits.

### How safe is my ClickHouse data with Composio?

Tokens, keys, and configuration are encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, so your ClickHouse data and credentials are handled to that standard.

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