API Driver MCP Server by CData
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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 API Driver (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=FAZK-V&type=beta
Overview
What is API Driver MCP Server by CData?
API Driver MCP Server by CData is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets AI assistants like Claude Desktop query live data from any API source supported by the CData JDBC Driver for API Driver. It wraps the driver’s relational SQL model into a simple MCP interface, so users can ask natural language questions — no SQL required.
How to use API Driver MCP Server by CData?
Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, download and license the CData JDBC Driver for API Driver, then create a .prp file with connection properties (Prefix, ServerName, DriverPath, DriverClass, JdbcUrl, etc.). Configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to run java -jar CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar /path/to/file.prp using the stdio transport.
Key features of API Driver MCP Server by CData
- Read-only querying of live API data via natural language
- Supports dozens of API sources (see full list)
- Exposes tables, columns, and SQL query tools
- Built on CData JDBC Driver for API Driver
- Works with Claude Desktop and stdio MCP clients
- Requires no SQL knowledge from the user
Use cases of API Driver MCP Server by CData
- Ask about correlations in CRM data (e.g., opportunities and account industry)
- Retrieve open ticket counts from project management systems
- Check today’s calendar events without switching tools
- Explore database schema and data from any supported API source
- Integrate live API data into AI-powered assistants
FAQ from API Driver MCP Server by CData
What does this server do differently from the CData MCP Server for API Driver (beta)?
This server is read-only; the beta server supports full CRUD operations and offers a simplified setup.
What runtime dependencies are required?
Java and Maven are required. You must also download, install, and license the CData JDBC Driver for API Driver.
