Salesforce Marketing 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 Salesforce Marketing (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=FEZK-V&type=beta
Overview
What is Salesforce Marketing MCP Server by CData?
A read-only MCP server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live Salesforce Marketing data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Salesforce Marketing, exposing Salesforce Marketing data as relational SQL models through a simple MCP interface.
How to use Salesforce Marketing MCP Server by CData?
Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Salesforce Marketing, configure the JDBC connection string, create a .prp file with connection properties, then add the server to your AI client’s config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json). The server uses stdio transport and runs on the same machine as the client. No explicit SQL is needed—simply ask natural language questions.
Key features of Salesforce Marketing MCP Server by CData
- Read-only access to Salesforce Marketing data via MCP
- Built on the CData JDBC Driver for Salesforce Marketing
- Exposes tables, columns, and SQL SELECT query tools
- Enables natural language querying through LLMs
- Requires local installation and JDBC driver licensing
- MIT licensed
Use cases of Salesforce Marketing MCP Server by CData
- Query live Salesforce Marketing data from AI assistants
- Analyze marketing campaign performance without writing SQL
- Retrieve customer engagement metrics for reports
- Enable LLMs to answer business questions about marketing data
FAQ from Salesforce Marketing MCP Server by CData
Is this server read-only?
Yes, this server provides read-only access. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, use the free CData MCP Server for Salesforce Marketing (beta).
What dependencies does it require?
Java, Maven, and the CData JDBC Driver for Salesforce Marketing (must be installed and licensed separately).
How do I configure the connection?
Create a .prp file with properties like DriverPath, DriverClass, and JdbcUrl. Use the JDBC Driver’s Connection String utility to generate the correct URL.
What transport does the server use?
The server uses stdio transport, so it can only be used with clients running on the same machine.
Where can I get help?
Contact the CData Support Team for connection issues, or join the CData Community for general feedback and troubleshooting.
