SharePoint Excel Services 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 SharePoint Excel Services (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=DTZK-V&type=beta
Overview
What is SharePoint Excel Services MCP Server by CData?
SharePoint Excel Services MCP Server by CData is a read-only MCP server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live SharePoint Excel Services data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for SharePoint Excel Services, exposing the data as relational SQL models.
How to use SharePoint Excel Services MCP Server by CData?
Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for SharePoint Excel Services, configure a connection string using the driver’s utility, create a .prp file with JDBC details, then add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (claude_desktop_config.json) and restart Claude.
Key features of SharePoint Excel Services MCP Server by CData
- Read-only querying of SharePoint Excel Services via MCP.
- Natural language questions – no SQL required.
- Built on the CData JDBC Driver for SharePoint Excel Services.
- Exposes tables, columns, and SELECT queries as tools.
- Supports OAuth and other JDBC connection options.
- Works with Claude Desktop over stdio transport.
Use cases of SharePoint Excel Services MCP Server by CData
- Ask an LLM for live totals, averages, or trends from Excel Services.
- Retrieve specific rows or columns from SharePoint-hosted Excel workbooks.
- Get data summaries without writing SQL or leaving the chat interface.
FAQ from SharePoint Excel Services MCP Server by CData
Is this server read-only?
Yes. This MCP server supports only SELECT queries. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, CData offers a separate free beta MCP Server for SharePoint Excel Services.
What runtime dependencies are required?
You need Java to run the server and the CData JDBC Driver for SharePoint Excel Services (install and license separately).
Where does the data live?
Data stays in your SharePoint Excel Services instance. The server queries it live via the JDBC driver; no data is copied.
What transport does the server use?
The server uses stdio transport, so it can only be used with clients running on the same machine.
How is authentication handled?
Authentication is configured in the JDBC connection string (e.g., OAuth, username/password). You test and copy the string from the driver’s Connection String utility into your .prp file.
