Tableau CRM Analytics MCP Server by CData
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About Tableau CRM Analytics 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 Tableau CRM Analytics (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=FSZK-V&type=beta
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\\tableau-crm-analytics.prp"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is Tableau CRM Analytics MCP Server by CData?
Tableau CRM Analytics MCP Server by CData is a read-only MCP server that allows LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query live Tableau CRM Analytics data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Tableau CRM Analytics, which exposes the analytics data as relational SQL models, so no SQL is required from the user.
How to use Tableau CRM Analytics MCP Server by CData?
Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Tableau CRM Analytics, create a .prp file with connection details, then configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to launch the JAR with that property file. The server uses stdio transport and must run on the same machine as the client.
Key features of Tableau CRM Analytics MCP Server by CData
- Read-only access to live Tableau CRM Analytics data.
- Natural language querying via LLMs (no SQL needed).
- Three tools:
get_tables,get_columns,run_query. - Built on the CData JDBC Driver for Tableau CRM Analytics.
- Supports any MCP client that uses
stdiotransport. - Outputs results in CSV format.
Use cases of Tableau CRM Analytics MCP Server by CData
- Ask Claude Desktop questions about Tableau CRM Analytics data (e.g., “What is the correlation between closed won opportunities and account industry?”).
- Retrieve live analytics reports without writing SQL.
- Integrate Tableau CRM Analytics data into AI-assisted workflows for quick insights.
- Automate data exploration by letting LLMs discover tables and columns.
FAQ from Tableau CRM Analytics MCP Server by CData
Is this server read-only?
Yes. The README explicitly states this project builds a read‑only MCP server. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, CData offers a separate beta product.
What are the dependencies and runtime requirements?
You need Java (to run the JAR), the CData JDBC Driver for Tableau CRM Analytics (downloaded and licensed), and an MCP client that supports stdio (e.g., Claude Desktop).
Where does the data live?
The data remains in Tableau CRM Analytics; the server does not store any data. It queries the live source via the JDBC driver.
What transport protocol does the server use?
It uses stdio transport. The server can only be used with clients that run on the same machine as the server.
How do I authenticate to Tableau CRM Analytics?
Authentication is handled by the CData JDBC Driver. The connection string utility supports OAuth (you will authenticate in your browser) and other methods supported by the driver.
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