SAP HANA MCP Server by CData

Name: SAP HANA MCP Server by CData
Author: CDataSoftware

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About SAP HANA 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 SAP HANA (beta)](https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=SNZK-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\\sap-hana.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is SAP HANA MCP Server by CData?

SAP HANA MCP Server by CData is a read-only MCP server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live SAP HANA data using the CData JDBC Driver for SAP HANA. It wraps the driver in a simple MCP interface so AI can retrieve live information via natural language.

How to use SAP HANA MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repo, build the JAR with Maven, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for SAP HANA, then create a .prp file with your connection parameters. Configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to run the JAR with the .prp file. Start the server using java -jar CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar <path>.prp.

Key features of SAP HANA MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to SAP HANA data
Natural language queries via LLM (no SQL required)
Exposes tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query
Uses CData JDBC Driver for reliable connectivity
Simple stdio transport for local clients

Use cases of SAP HANA MCP Server by CData

Ask an LLM to summarize SAP HANA business data
Let AI assistants answer live questions about SAP HANA
Enable non-technical users to explore SAP HANA via chat

FAQ from SAP HANA MCP Server by CData

Is the server read-only?

Yes, this project builds a read-only MCP server. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, CData offers a separate beta MCP Server.

What transport does the server use?

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

What dependencies are required?

You need Java, the CData JDBC Driver for SAP HANA (installed and licensed), and the built JAR from this repository.

How do I configure the connection?

Create a .prp file with the JDBC connection string, driver path, driver class, and optional table filter. Use the connection string utility from the JDBC driver to build the URL.