sidemantic

by sidequery · Databases · ★ 131

sidemantic is an MCP server by sidequery. The universal metrics layer. Compatible with 15+ formats: Cube, MetricFlow, LookML, Omni, BSL, LDM, Cortex, Malloy, OSI, SML, TML, Hex, Rill, Superset. It has 131 GitHub stars and ranks #129 of 630 in Databases by stars.

Category: Databases
Author: sidequery
GitHub stars: 131
This week: Tracking since 20 Oct 2026
Language: Python
License: AGPL-3.0 (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-20 (4 days ago)
Links: Source Website

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How to install sidemantic

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the sidemantic repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is sidemantic?

sidemantic is an MCP server by sidequery in the Databases category. The universal metrics layer. Compatible with 15+ formats: Cube, MetricFlow, LookML, Omni, BSL, LDM, Cortex, Malloy, OSI, SML, TML, Hex, Rill, Superset. It has 131 GitHub stars and ranks #129 of 630 in Databases by stars. It is written in Python. It is licensed under AGPL-3.0. It was last updated 4 days ago.

Is sidemantic free and open source?

Yes. sidemantic is published under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

What are the alternatives to sidemantic?

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