What problem does it solve? Setting up the MongoDB MCP server requires choosing between connection string, Atlas service account, or local Docker authentication, then correctly exporting environment variables into a shell profile. This Skill walks users through that entire configuration process step by step, detecting existing setup and avoiding common pitfalls like missing API Access List entries. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Environment Detection: Checks for existing MDB_MCP_* variables with masked output so credentials are never exposed, and handles partial or conflicting configurations. - Three Auth Paths: Guides setup via connection string, Atlas service account (with API Access List configuration), or Atlas Local with Docker for zero-credential local testing. - Secure Credential Handling: Instructs users to store secrets in a chmod 600 ~/.mcp-env file sourced from their shell profile, with read-only mode support via MDB_MCP_READ_ONLY. - Use Case: A developer installs the MongoDB MCP server but Atlas Admin API calls keep failing. The Skill detects only a connection string is set, explains service account credentials are required, and walks through creating them and adding the IP to the API Access List. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to help you configure the MongoDB MCP server environment variables for your Atlas cluster.
