Dropbox MCP Server by CData

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Basic information

About Dropbox 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 Dropbox (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=OFZK-V&type=beta

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Dropbox 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\\dropbox.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Dropbox MCP Server by CData tools

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Overview

What is Dropbox MCP Server by CData?

Dropbox MCP Server by CData is a read-only MCP server that uses the CData JDBC Driver for Dropbox to expose Dropbox data as relational SQL models. It allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live Dropbox data using natural language questions without requiring SQL.

How to use Dropbox MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build the JAR with mvn clean install, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Dropbox, configure the connection string using the driver's utility, and create a .prp file with connection properties. Then add the server to your client’s MCP config (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) and run or refresh the client.

Key features of Dropbox MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to live Dropbox data via MCP interface
Powered by CData JDBC Driver for Dropbox
Supports natural language queries through LLM clients
Exposes Dropbox data as relational SQL tables
Provides get_tables, get_columns, and run_query tools

Use cases of Dropbox MCP Server by CData

Let an AI assistant retrieve and summarize files or metadata stored in Dropbox
Query Dropbox content without writing SQL or API code
Integrate Dropbox data into LLM-driven chat applications like Claude Desktop

Frequently asked questions

Is the server read-only or full CRUD?

This server is read-only. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, CData offers a separate free beta MCP Server for Dropbox.

What are the runtime requirements?

You need Java, Maven, and the CData JDBC Driver for Dropbox installed and licensed on the same machine as the MCP client.

How does the server communicate with the client?

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

Where does the connection configuration live?

Connection settings are defined in a `.prp` file that specifies the JDBC driver path, driver class, JDBC URL, and optional table filters.

How do I troubleshoot connection issues?

Use the JDBC Driver’s Connection String utility to test connectivity, ensure OAuth is completed if required, and fully quit and restart the client (e.g., Claude Desktop) after configuration changes.

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