Ditto FAQs

Question 1

What is the Ditto MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Ditto MCP Server is an open-source Model Context Protocol server that enables secure execution of Ditto DQL queries against Ditto Big Peer Database Applications. It provides safety checks and capability gating for controlled database access.

Question 2

How does Ditto MCP Server ensure secure DQL query execution?

Accepted Answer

It implements robust statement guardrails, including operation allow-listing (e.g., READ, SELECT, INSERT) and optional query pattern allow-listing, to restrict and validate DQL queries before execution, preventing unauthorized or malicious operations.

Question 3

What are the primary features of Ditto MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include an `execute_dql` tool for parameterized queries, a `ping` health tool, a `ditto://config` resource for runtime insights, strict statement guardrails, and flexible configuration via environment variables, CLI, or client settings. It's built with native ESM and strict TypeScript.

Question 4

Which AI development clients can integrate with Ditto MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Ditto MCP Server is designed to integrate with popular AI development tools and clients that support the Model Context Protocol, such as Cursor, Claude Code CLI, VS Code Copilot Chat, Windsurf, Zed, JetBrains AI Assistant, and more.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for using Ditto MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

To use Ditto MCP Server, you need Node.js >= 18.17, a Ditto app base URL (e.g., `https://MY_APP.cloud.ditto.live`), and a valid Ditto API key with appropriate access to your Ditto application.

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