Cosmos DB MCP Server by CData

Name: Cosmos DB MCP Server by CData
Author: CDataSoftware

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About Cosmos DB MCP Server by CData

This read-only MCP Server allows you to connect to Cosmos DB data from Claude Desktop through CData JDBC Drivers. For full CRUD support, check out the first managed MCP platform: CData Connect AI (https://www.cdata.com/ai/).

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Basic information

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\\cosmos-db.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Cosmos DB MCP Server by CData?

CData's Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cosmos DB allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live Cosmos DB data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Cosmos DB, exposing Cosmos DB as relational SQL models through a local, read-only MCP interface.

How to use Cosmos DB MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build the JAR with mvn clean install, download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Cosmos DB, configure a .prp connection file, then add the server to your client’s MCP config (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json). The server runs locally via stdio.

Key features of Cosmos DB MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to live Cosmos DB data via MCP.
Natural language querying – no SQL required from users.
Provides tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query.
Built on the CData JDBC Driver for Cosmos DB.
Local deployment using stdio transport.

Use cases of Cosmos DB MCP Server by CData

Querying live Cosmos DB data from an AI desktop client.
Asking business questions like “How many open tickets do I have?”
Exploring table and column schemas from Cosmos DB without direct SQL.

FAQ from Cosmos DB MCP Server by CData

Is this MCP server read-only?

Yes, this project builds a local, read-only MCP server. For full CRUD capabilities, check out the CData MCP Server for Cosmos DB.

What are the runtime requirements?

You need Java, Maven, and the CData JDBC Driver for Cosmos DB installed and licensed.

How is data accessed?

The server uses a local JDBC connection, so data never leaves your machine. It communicates with the client via stdio.

What transport does the server use?

The server uses stdio, so it can only be used with clients running on the same machine.

How do I authenticate to Cosmos DB?

Authentication is handled by the CData JDBC Driver via its connection string utility (e.g., OAuth flows). You configure the connection string in the .prp file.

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