Quickbase MCP Server by CData

Name: Quickbase MCP Server by CData
Author: CDataSoftware

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About Quickbase 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 Quickbase (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=GUZK-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\\quickbase.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Quickbase MCP Server by CData?

Quickbase MCP Server by CData is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live Quickbase data. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Quickbase, exposing Quickbase as relational SQL models so users can ask natural language questions without writing SQL.

How to use Quickbase MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with Maven (mvn clean install), then download and install the CData JDBC Driver for Quickbase. License the driver, generate a connection string, and create a .prp file with the JDBC URL, driver path, and other properties. Configure Claude Desktop by adding the server to claude_desktop_config.json with the path to Java and the JAR file. Restart the client to start querying.

Key features of Quickbase MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to live Quickbase data.
Uses CData JDBC Driver for relational SQL modeling.
Exposes tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query.
Outputs data in CSV format.
Runs on the same machine as the LLM client via stdio.
Supports any Quickbase data source supported by the CData JDBC Driver.

Use cases of Quickbase MCP Server by CData

Ask Claude Desktop about correlations in Quickbase data (e.g., closed-won opportunities vs. account industry).
Count open tickets in a Quickbase project by natural language.
Retrieve calendar events from Quickbase without writing SQL.

FAQ from Quickbase MCP Server by CData

What data can I access with this server?

You can query any Quickbase data exposed as tables by the CData JDBC Driver. Tools allow listing tables, viewing columns, and running SELECT queries.

Does this server support write operations?

No, this server is read-only. For full CRUD and action capabilities, use the free CData MCP Server for Quickbase (beta) mentioned in the README.

What are the runtime dependencies?

Java (to run the JAR), the CData JDBC Driver for Quickbase (installed and licensed), and an LLM client like Claude Desktop that supports MCP.

How is authentication handled?

Authentication is configured through the JDBC connection string (e.g., OAuth via InitiateOAuth=GETANDREFRESH). The connection string is built using the driver’s utility and stored in the .prp file.

What transport does the server use?

The server uses stdio transport, so it must run on the same machine as the client. It cannot be accessed over a network.

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