概要
What is Databricks Permissions MCP Server?
A Model Completion Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Databricks permissions, credentials, and Git credentials via the MCP protocol. It allows LLM-powered tools like Claude to interact with Databricks permissions management systems.
How to use Databricks Permissions MCP Server?
Clone the repository, set up a Python virtual environment with Python 3.10+, install dependencies with pip install -e ., and configure the environment variables DATABRICKS_HOST and DATABRICKS_TOKEN. Run the server using ./start_mcp_server.sh (Linux/Mac) or .\start_mcp_server.ps1 (Windows), or add a custom command in Claude Desktop pointing to python -m src.server.databricks_permissions_mcp_server.
Key features of Databricks Permissions MCP Server
- MCP protocol support for LLM integration
- Databricks API secure access for permissions
- Comprehensive permission management tools
- Git credentials management (CRUD)
- Async support for efficient operation
Use cases of Databricks Permissions MCP Server
- List all Git credentials in Databricks via natural language
- Show permissions for a specific cluster
- Update permissions for a job to grant user access
- Manage Unity Catalog permissions (catalogs, schemas, tables)
- Create, update, and delete service principals
FAQ from Databricks Permissions MCP Server
What are the prerequisites for running the server?
Python 3.10 or higher and an MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop).
How do I authenticate with Databricks?
Set the DATABRICKS_HOST and DATABRICKS_TOKEN environment variables with your Databricks workspace URL and personal access token.
What Databricks resources are supported for permissions?
Clusters, jobs, SQL warehouses, workspace objects (notebooks, directories), Unity Catalog (catalogs, schemas, tables), and service principals. Git credentials are also managed separately.
Does the server support Unity Catalog?
Yes, it includes tools to get permissions for Unity Catalog catalogs, schemas, and tables.
Can I manage service principals with this server?
Yes, you can list, get, create, update, and delete service principals directly via the exposed tools.
