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IBM DB2 MCP Server by CData

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About IBM DB2 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 IBM DB2 (beta)](https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=EDZK-V&type=beta).

#ibm#db2#mcp-server#cdata

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\\ibm-db2.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is IBM DB2 MCP Server by CData?

The IBM DB2 MCP Server by CData is a read-only MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live IBM DB2 data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for IBM DB2, exposing the database as relational SQL models through a simple MCP interface.

How to use IBM DB2 MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build the JAR with mvn clean install, download and license the CData JDBC Driver for IBM DB2, create a .prp file with your JDBC connection string, and configure Claude Desktop (or another client) by adding the server to claude_desktop_config.json. The server runs via java -jar CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar <path-to>.prp and communicates over stdio, so it must run on the same machine as the client.

Key features of IBM DB2 MCP Server by CData

  • Read-only access to IBM DB2 data
  • Natural language querying with no SQL required
  • Built on the CData JDBC Driver for IBM DB2
  • Exposes three tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query
  • Uses stdio transport (same-machine client only)
  • Configurable via a simple .prp file

Use cases of IBM DB2 MCP Server by CData

  • Ask LLMs about live IBM DB2 data in natural language
  • Retrieve table schemas and column metadata from IBM DB2
  • Execute read-only SQL queries via an AI assistant
  • Enable conversational data exploration without writing SQL

FAQ from IBM DB2 MCP Server by CData

Is this server read-only or read-write?

This project builds a read-only MCP server. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, CData offers a separate beta MCP Server for IBM DB2.

What are the runtime requirements?

You need Java, Maven (to build), and the CData JDBC Driver for IBM DB2 (which must be downloaded and licensed separately).

How do I connect to IBM DB2?

Create a .prp file with properties including Prefix, ServerName, DriverPath, DriverClass, and JdbcUrl (obtained from the CData JDBC Driver's connection string utility). The driver supports OAuth where needed.

What transport does this server use?

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

What tools are exposed by the server?

The server exposes three tools: {servername}_get_tables, {servername}_get_columns, and {servername}_run_query. The servername prefix is configured in the .prp file.

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