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Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData

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Data & Analytics

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CDataSoftware

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Cameron Leblanc

About Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData

This project builds a read-only MCP server. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities and a simplified setup, check out our free CData MCP Server for Azure Data Catalog (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=GNZK-V&type=beta

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Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "{classname_dash}": {
      "command": "PATH\\TO\\java.exe",
      "args": [
        "-jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\azure-data-catalog.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData tools

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Overview

What is Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData?

A read-only MCP server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live Azure Data Catalog data via natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Azure Data Catalog, exposing the catalog as relational SQL models through a simple MCP interface.

How to use Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Azure Data Catalog, create a .prp file with connection details, then add the server to claude_desktop_config.json. The server uses stdio transport and runs locally alongside the AI client.

Key features of Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData

  • Read-only access to Azure Data Catalog via MCP
  • Uses the CData JDBC Driver for Azure Data Catalog
  • Allows natural language queries – no SQL required
  • Provides tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query (SELECT only)
  • Works with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients
  • Outputs results in CSV format

Use cases of Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData

  • Ask an LLM to list all data assets in Azure Data Catalog.
  • Retrieve metadata about specific tables or columns without writing SQL.
  • Explore the structure of your Azure Data Catalog using natural language questions.
  • Integrate live catalog metadata into AI-driven data discovery workflows.

Frequently asked questions

1

Is this server read-only?

Yes, it is explicitly a read-only MCP server. It only supports SQL SELECT queries via the `run_query` tool.

2

What dependencies are required?

Java, Maven, and the CData JDBC Driver for Azure Data Catalog (which must be licensed – a trial key is available).

3

What transport does the server use?

The server uses stdio transport and can only be used with clients running on the same machine.

4

How do I authenticate to Azure Data Catalog?

Authentication is configured in the JDBC connection string (e.g., OAuth). Use the CData Connection String utility to set it up and test the connection before creating the `.prp` file.

5

Is there a full read-write version?

Yes, CData offers a free beta MCP Server for Azure Data Catalog that supports full CRUD and actions, with simplified setup.

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