DataWorks MCP Server

Name: DataWorks MCP Server
Author: aliyun

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About DataWorks MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for AI, allowing it to interact with the DataWorks Open API through a standardized interface. This implementation is based on the Aliyun Open API and enables AI agents to perform cloud resources operations seamlessly.

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Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REGION": "",
        "ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "",
        "ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET": "",
        "TOOL_CATEGORIES": "",
        "TOOL_NAMES": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is DataWorks MCP Server?

DataWorks MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation that enables AI agents to interact with Alibaba Cloud DataWorks through its Open API. It provides a standardized interface for managing DataWorks resources, targeted at developers building custom AI workflows and tools.

How to use DataWorks MCP Server?

Install globally via npm install -g alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server or build from source. Configure environment variables REGION, ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID, ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET, and optionally TOOL_CATEGORIES and TOOL_NAMES. Integrate the server into MCP-compatible clients like Cursor or Cline using the provided JSON configuration.

Key features of DataWorks MCP Server

Interacts with DataWorks Open API
Manages DataWorks cloud resources
Standardized MCP protocol for AI agents
Supports custom tool categories and names
Built on Aliyun Open API libraries
Security best practices for key management

Use cases of DataWorks MCP Server

Embedding DataWorks operations into any MCP-compatible AI client (Cursor, Cline, etc.)
Automating metadata exploration and data development via natural language
Troubleshooting DataWorks tasks through AI-driven workflows
Managing DataWorks resources programmatically without the web console
Integrating DataWorks capabilities into custom development IDEs

FAQ from DataWorks MCP Server

How is DataWorks MCP Server different from DataWorks Agent?

DataWorks Agent is a native, ready-to-use AI assistant inside the DataWorks console, requiring no setup. This MCP server is for custom AI clients—you install, configure access keys, and connect via the MCP protocol.

What are the prerequisites to use this server?

You need Node.js v16 or higher, a package manager (pnpm/npm/yarn), and valid Alibaba Cloud DataWorks Open API credentials (access key ID and secret).

How do I install the server?

You can install it globally or locally from npm with npm install -g alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server, or clone the repository and run pnpm install && pnpm run build to build from source.

What configuration do I need to provide?

Set environment variables for REGION, ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID, and ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET. Optionally, you can filter available tools by setting TOOL_CATEGORIES and TOOL_NAMES.

How can I secure my credentials?

Keep your Alibaba Cloud access key private, use environment variables (never hard‑code keys), and regularly monitor AI agent activities as recommended in the security considerations.