Redis MCP Server by CData

What is Redis MCP Server by CData?

The Redis MCP Server by CData is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query live Redis data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Redis, which exposes Redis data as relational SQL models, allowing AI clients to retrieve information without writing SQL.

How to use Redis MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Redis, create a .prp file with your connection string, and configure Claude Desktop by adding the server to claude_desktop_config.json with the path to the JAR and .prp file. Then run or refresh the client.

Key features of Redis MCP Server by CData

• Read-only MCP server for querying Redis data via natural language.
• Uses CData JDBC Driver for Redis to expose Redis as SQL tables.
• Provides tools: get_tables, get_columns, and run_query (SQL SELECT).
• Built with Maven and runs as a Java JAR over stdio transport.
• Supports multiple data sources; Redis is one of many supported sources.
• MIT licensed.

Use cases of Redis MCP Server by CData

• Allow an LLM to answer questions about Redis key-value data without writing queries.
• Integrate live Redis data into AI assistants for reporting and analysis.
• Enable non-technical users to explore Redis data through conversational interfaces.
• Connect Redis to Claude Desktop for real-time data retrieval.

FAQ from Redis MCP Server by CData

What does this server do that the full CData MCP Server does not?

This server is read-only, providing only SELECT queries. The full CData MCP Server for Redis (beta) supports read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities with a simplified setup.

What are the runtime requirements?

Java (to run the JAR) and Maven (to build the project) are required. The CData JDBC Driver for Redis must be downloaded, installed, and licensed separately.

Where does the data reside?

The data lives in the Redis instance you configure via the JDBC connection string. The server acts as a bridge; data is not stored locally.

What transport does the server use?

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

How do I authenticate with the data source?

Authentication is handled through the JDBC connection string. For OAuth-based connections, you will need to authenticate in your browser when building the connection string.