XML Documents MCP Server by CData

Name: XML Documents MCP Server by CData
Author: CDataSoftware

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About XML Documents 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 XML Documents (beta)](https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=DVZK-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\\xml-documents.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is XML Documents MCP Server by CData?

XML Documents MCP Server by CData is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows large language models (LLMs) like Claude Desktop to query live XML Documents data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for XML Documents, which exposes XML data as relational SQL models, making the information accessible through a simple MCP interface without requiring SQL.

How to use XML Documents MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with Maven (mvn clean install), download and license the CData JDBC Driver for XML Documents, and create a .prp property file with your JDBC connection string. Add the server to your client’s MCP configuration (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) by pointing to the built JAR and the property file. Once configured, you can ask natural language questions about the data; the server exposes tools like {servername}_get_tables, {servername}_get_columns, and {servername}_run_query (for SELECT queries).

Key features of XML Documents MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to live XML Documents data via natural language queries
Exposes XML data as relational SQL models using the CData JDBC Driver
Tools to list tables, columns, and execute SQL SELECT queries
Uses the stdio transport for local client communication
Supports OAuth and other authentication via JDBC connection string

Use cases of XML Documents MCP Server by CData

Querying live XML data feeds or files without writing SQL
Enabling AI assistants to retrieve information from XML-based data sources
Joining XML data with other systems through an LLM interface
Rapidly prototyping data exploration over XML files

FAQ from XML Documents MCP Server by CData

What is the difference between this server and the full CData MCP Server for XML Documents?

This server is read-only; it only supports querying data. The full CData MCP Server for XML Documents (beta) provides read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, along with a simplified setup.

What runtime dependencies are required?

You need Java (to run the JAR), Maven (to build), and the CData JDBC Driver for XML Documents installed and licensed on the same machine as the client.

How does authentication work?

Authentication is configured in the JDBC connection string. For OAuth-based data sources, the connection string utility will open a browser for authentication. The connection string is stored in the .prp file.