FTP 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 FTP (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=EVZK-V&type=beta
Overview
What is FTP MCP Server by CData?
FTP MCP Server by CData is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes FTP data as relational SQL models using the CData JDBC Driver for FTP. It enables LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live FTP data via natural language, without writing SQL.
How to use FTP MCP Server by CData?
Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, download and license the CData JDBC Driver for FTP, generate a JDBC connection string, create a .prp configuration file, then add the server to your MCP client’s config (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json). Run the server using java -jar CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar /path/to/file.prp – it uses stdio transport and must run on the same machine as the client.
Key features of FTP MCP Server by CData
- Read-only access to live FTP data
- Natural language queries via LLMs
- Built on the CData JDBC Driver for FTP
- Exposes FTP files and directories as SQL tables
- Provides tools to list tables, columns, and run SELECT queries
- MIT licensed
Use cases of FTP MCP Server by CData
- Ask an AI assistant about file metadata or contents on an FTP server
- Get summaries of directory structures without manual browsing
- Query file properties (size, date, etc.) from FTP using natural language
- Integrate FTP data into AI workflows for automated reporting
FAQ from FTP MCP Server by CData
Is this server read-only?
Yes, this MCP server is explicitly designed as read-only. For full CRUD capabilities and a simpler setup, CData offers a separate beta MCP Server for FTP.
What are the runtime dependencies?
Java, Maven, and the CData JDBC Driver for FTP (requires a license; a trial is available). The driver must be downloaded and installed separately.
Where does the data actually live?
Data resides on the remote FTP server you configure via the JDBC connection string. The server does not store or cache data locally.
What transport protocol does the server use?
It uses stdio transport, so the MCP server must run on the same machine as the client (e.g., Claude Desktop).
How do I authenticate to the FTP server?
Authentication is configured in the JDBC connection string, built using the driver’s Connection String utility. For OAuth-based sources, browser authentication may be required.
