Epicor Kinetic MCP Server by CData

Name: Epicor Kinetic MCP Server by CData
Author: CDataSoftware

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

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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\\epicor-kinetic.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Epicor Kinetic MCP Server by CData?

Epicor Kinetic MCP Server by CData is a read-only MCP server that allows large language models (like Claude Desktop) to query live data from Epicor Kinetic using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Epicor Kinetic, exposing the data as relational SQL models.

How to use Epicor Kinetic MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build the JAR with Maven, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Epicor Kinetic, create a .prp file with your connection details, then configure the MCP server in your client (e.g., Claude Desktop) using the java -jar command with the JAR and .prp file. The server uses stdio transport and must run on the same machine as the client.

Key features of Epicor Kinetic MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to Epicor Kinetic data via natural language queries
Three built-in tools: get_tables, get_columns, and run_query (SQL SELECT)
Uses stdio transport, requires local execution with the client
Requires separate download and license of the CData JDBC Driver for Epicor Kinetic
Licensed under the MIT License
No write, update, delete, or action capabilities (available in separate beta server)

Use cases of Epicor Kinetic MCP Server by CData

Ask natural language questions about live Epicor Kinetic data (e.g., “How many open tickets do I have?”)
Retrieve live data for analysis without writing SQL directly
Integrate Epicor Kinetic data into AI-powered chat interfaces like Claude Desktop

FAQ from Epicor Kinetic MCP Server by CData

Is this server read-only?

Yes. This MCP server provides read-only access. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, use the separate CData MCP Server for Epicor Kinetic (beta).

What dependencies are required?

Java, Maven, and the CData JDBC Driver for Epicor Kinetic, which must be downloaded and licensed separately.

How is the server transported?

The server uses stdio transport, so it must run on the same machine as the client (e.g., Claude Desktop).

What tools are available?

Three tools: get_tables, get_columns, and run_query (only SQL SELECT queries are supported). Tool names are prefixed with the server name defined in the .prp file.