Raisers Edge NXT MCP Server by CData

What is Raisers Edge NXT MCP Server by CData?

A read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query live data from Raisers Edge NXT using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Raisers Edge NXT, exposing data as relational SQL models without requiring SQL knowledge from the user.

How to use Raisers Edge NXT MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with Maven, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Raisers Edge NXT, then create a .prp properties file with your connection details. Configure Claude Desktop by adding the server entry in claude_desktop_config.json with the path to Java, the JAR file, and the .prp file. Start the server (automatically when Claude runs) and ask natural language questions about your Raisers Edge NXT data.

Key features of Raisers Edge NXT MCP Server by CData

• Read-only access to Raisers Edge NXT data.
• Natural language querying without SQL.
• Uses CData JDBC Driver for robust connectivity.
• Provides tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query.
• Local stdio transport for on‐machine clients.

Use cases of Raisers Edge NXT MCP Server by CData

• An AI assistant answering donor and campaign questions from Raisers Edge NXT.
• Analysts querying fundraising metrics via chat interface.
• Support teams retrieving constituent data without direct database access.
• Developers integrating Raisers Edge NXT into agentic workflows.

FAQ from Raisers Edge NXT MCP Server by CData

How is this different from CData’s managed MCP platform or the full CRUD server?

This server is read-only, free (MIT licensed), and runs locally. For fully remote or write/update/delete/action capabilities, CData offers a managed platform (CData Connect AI) and a separate MCP Server with full read/write access.

What dependencies are required to run the server?

Java (to run the JAR), Maven (to build), and the CData JDBC Driver for Raisers Edge NXT (downloaded and licensed separately). A license key or “TRIAL” is needed for the driver.

Where does the data reside and how is it accessed?

Data stays in Raisers Edge NXT. The server connects via the JDBC driver using OAuth or other configured authentication. All queries go through the driver over the network.

What transport does the server use and can it be used remotely?

The server uses stdio transport and can only be used with clients running on the same machine. Remote access is not supported with this version.

Is authentication supported?

Yes, via the CData JDBC Driver’s connection string, which can include OAuth flows. The user must configure and authenticate during the connection string setup step.