- Step1: Install and set up the MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor).
- Step2: Configure the MCP server by adding the Elasticsearch MCP server details in the client settings, including Elasticsearch URL and authentication credentials.
- Step3: Start a new conversation in the MCP client and ensure the server connects successfully.
- Step4: Use natural language commands such as 'List all indices', 'Check cluster health', or 'Reindex old_index to new_index'.
- Step5: Review the results presented by the MCP client and perform further operations as needed.