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Prerequisites

To create the read-only service user for Sidecar, you will need admin credentials to your Redshift cluster.

1. Create a user and group

As a super user, execute the following SQL script:
  • SYSLOG permissions allow Sidecar to read query logs from all users.
  • SELECT permissions on SVV_TABLE_INFO allow Sidecar to read metadata about tables in your warehouse.

2. Grant permissions to schemas

For each schema you want Sidecar to monitor:
Default privileges set for ETL users ensure Sidecar maintains access to tables as ETL jobs run and create/update tables.

Complete setup script

Whitelist Sidecar IPs

If you restrict Redshift access based on IP:
  1. Open the security groups for your Redshift cluster (VPC or EC2 subnet).
  2. Add an inbound rule:
    • Port Range: your Redshift port (default: 5439)
    • Source IP: 44.236.246.98

Add Redshift MCP to Agent Console

The warehouse connection above does not automatically provide Redshift tools to agents. Follow Set up Redshift MCP to host and register a compatible remote endpoint.