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BigCommerce MCP Server by CData

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

Basic information

Category

Other

Transports

stdio

Publisher

CDataSoftware

Submitted by

Cameron Leblanc

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\\bigcommerce.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is BigCommerce MCP Server by CData?

BigCommerce MCP Server by CData is a read-only MCP server built by CData. It allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live BigCommerce data by wrapping the CData JDBC Driver for BigCommerce and exposing the data through a simple MCP interface. Users can retrieve information using natural language questions without writing SQL.

How to use BigCommerce MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, download and license the CData JDBC Driver for BigCommerce, configure a connection string using the driver’s utility, create a .prp file with the JDBC connection details, and add the server to the Claude Desktop config file (claude_desktop_config.json). Then run or refresh Claude Desktop to start querying.

Key features of BigCommerce MCP Server by CData

  • Read-only access to live BigCommerce data via MCP
  • Uses CData JDBC Driver for BigCommerce
  • Supports natural language queries through LLMs
  • Provides tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query
  • Communicates over stdio transport
  • Licensed under the MIT License

Use cases of BigCommerce MCP Server by CData

  • Ask an LLM for correlations between BigCommerce data sets
  • Retrieve open orders or customer information conversationally
  • Explore BigCommerce table schema without writing SQL
  • Integrate BigCommerce analytics into AI‑powered assistants

FAQ from BigCommerce MCP Server by CData

Is this server read-only?

Yes, this MCP server provides read-only access to BigCommerce data. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, CData offers a free beta server.

How do I configure the connection to BigCommerce?

Create a .prp file with properties such as Prefix, ServerName, DriverPath, DriverClass, and JdbcUrl (the connection string from the JDBC Driver utility).

What tools are exposed by this MCP server?

The server exposes three tools: {servername}_get_tables (list tables), {servername}_get_columns (list columns for a table), and {servername}_run_query (execute a SQL SELECT query).

What transport does the server use?

The server uses stdio transport, so it can only be used with clients that run on the same machine as the server.

Where can I get support for this MCP server?

For connection issues, contact the CData Support Team. For MCP server feedback or other questions, join the CData Community.

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