Qaynaq
The fastest way to connect your data to AI
Connect any database, API, or service to AI assistants like Claude and Cursor. Open-source, runs on your machine, no coding required.
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Why Qaynaq
Turn APIs, databases, and scripts into MCP tools without writing a single MCP server. Pick a connector, define your parameters, and get an instant endpoint your AI assistant can call.
- Install in 30 seconds, build your first tool in 5 minutes
- Your data stays on your machine - nothing leaves your network
- 66+ connectors out of the box - databases, APIs, queues, and more
- Free forever - open-source and self-hosted
Quick Start
curl -Lsf https://qaynaq.io/sh/install | bash
# Start the coordinator
qaynaq -role coordinator -grpc-port 50000
# Start a worker (in a separate terminal)
qaynaq -role worker -grpc-port 50001
Open http://localhost:8080 and start building.
Prefer Docker?
docker pull ghcr.io/qaynaq/qaynaq. See the Installation docs for all options.
How It Works
| 1. Connect | 2. Define | 3. Use With AI |
|---|---|---|
| Pick from 66+ built-in connectors for APIs, databases, queues, and services. | Set the tool name, description, and input parameters. Qaynaq generates the MCP tool for you. | Tools are instantly callable by Claude, Cursor, agents, and copilots via the /mcp endpoint. |
Features
- Instant MCP endpoint - flows auto-register as MCP tools, discoverable by any MCP client
- External MCP server proxy - register remote (HTTP) or local (npx/command) MCP servers and serve their tools through the same
/mcpendpoint, namespaced and aggregated, with OAuth and API key auth plus automatic token refresh - Visual tool builder - drag-and-drop DAG editor for tools and data flows
- 66+ connectors - Kafka, HTTP, AMQP, MySQL CDC, PostgreSQL, and more
- Built-in transformations - shape data with the Bloblang DSL and JSON Schema validation
- Smart parameter validation - types, descriptions, and required flags visible to AI assistants
- Secure credentials - encrypted secrets management for API keys and tokens
- Automation flows - move and route data between systems, or orchestrate AI workflows
- Horizontal scaling - coordinator and worker architecture
- Single binary - no Docker, JVM, or external dependencies required
- Self-hosted and open-source - full control over your data, Apache 2.0 licensed
Playbooks
- Build a Weather Tool for AI Assistants - tools for AI assistants without writing MCP servers.
- Kafka to PostgreSQL - flow events from Kafka through Avro schema decoding into PostgreSQL.
- HTTP Webhooks - accept webhook data over HTTP and store it in a database.
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please check out CONTRIBUTING for guidelines.
License
Apache 2.0 - see LICENSE for details.
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