SFTP MCP Server by CData

Name: SFTP MCP Server by CData
Author: CDataSoftware

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About SFTP 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 SFTP (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=SFZK-V&type=beta

#sftp #mcp-server #data-access

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\\sftp.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is SFTP MCP Server by CData?

The SFTP MCP Server by CData is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live SFTP data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for SFTP, which exposes SFTP files as relational SQL models, so no SQL is required from the user.

How to use SFTP MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for SFTP, generate a JDBC connection string using the driver’s utility, create a .prp file with connection properties, then configure the server in Claude Desktop’s claude_desktop_config.json. The server runs via java -jar CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar <path/to/prp>.

Key features of SFTP MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to SFTP data via natural language queries
Wraps CData JDBC Driver for SFTP as an MCP interface
Exposes SQL table and column metadata to the AI model
Supports custom table filtering via .prp configuration
Uses stdio transport for local client-server communication

Use cases of SFTP MCP Server by CData

Ask an LLM to summarize files or directories on an SFTP server
Query metadata about remote file structures without manual browsing
Integrate SFTP data into conversational AI workflows for reporting

FAQ from SFTP MCP Server by CData

What does this server do vs the full CData MCP Server for SFTP??

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

What are the runtime requirements to use this server??

You need Java (to run the JAR), Maven (to build), and the CData JDBC Driver for SFTP installed and licensed.

Where does the data live and how is it accessed??

The data resides on the remote SFTP server. The CData JDBC Driver connects to that server using the connection string you configure, which may include OAuth or other authentication methods.

What transport does this server use and can it run remotely??

The server uses stdio transport, so it must be run on the same machine as the MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop). You cannot connect to it over a network.

What authentication methods are supported for the SFTP connection??

Authentication is handled by the CData JDBC Driver and can be configured in the JDBC connection string (e.g., OAuth, password, key-based). The driver provides a utility to build the connection string.

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