diff --git a/cognee-mcp/src/server.py b/cognee-mcp/src/server.py
index 9393fe71b..54f14f3a9 100755
--- a/cognee-mcp/src/server.py
+++ b/cognee-mcp/src/server.py
@@ -936,7 +936,7 @@ async def main():
 
     parser.add_argument(
         "--no-migration",
-        default=False,
+        default=True,
         action="store_true",
         help="Argument stops database migration from being attempted",
     )