MotherDuck

MotherDuck DuckDB Connection

Clients connect to MotherDuck through DuckDB's native protocol using a connection string of the form `md:` plus an access token. Officially supported clients include DuckDB CLI, Python, Node.js, JDBC, Wasm, and Go. Authentication uses access tokens or SSO (Business / Enterprise).

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Documentation
https://motherduck.com/docs/
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Authentication
https://motherduck.com/docs/key-tasks/authenticating-and-connecting-to-motherduck/

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apis.yml Raw ↑ 
aid: motherduck:motherduck-duckdb-protocol
name: MotherDuck DuckDB Connection
humanURL: https://motherduck.com/docs/key-tasks/authenticating-and-connecting-to-motherduck/
baseURL: md:?token={access_token}
tags:
- DuckDB
- SQL
- Analytics
description: Clients connect to MotherDuck through DuckDB's native protocol using a connection string
  of the form `md:` plus an access token. Officially supported clients include DuckDB CLI, Python, Node.js,
  JDBC, Wasm, and Go. Authentication uses access tokens or SSO (Business / Enterprise).
properties:
- type: Documentation
  url: https://motherduck.com/docs/
- type: Authentication
  url: https://motherduck.com/docs/key-tasks/authenticating-and-connecting-to-motherduck/