Apache CouchDB MCP Server by CData

What is Apache CouchDB MCP Server by CData?

The Apache CouchDB MCP Server by CData is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query live Apache CouchDB data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Apache CouchDB, which exposes CouchDB data as relational SQL models.

How to use Apache CouchDB MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Apache CouchDB, then create a .prp file with your connection details. Finally, configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) with the server command pointing to the generated JAR and property file.

Key features of Apache CouchDB MCP Server by CData

• Read-only access to live Apache CouchDB data.
• Natural language querying via MCP tools.
• Exposes CouchDB as SQL relational models.
• Uses stdio transport for local execution.
• Supports any client using the Model Context Protocol.

Use cases of Apache CouchDB MCP Server by CData

• Ask LLMs questions about CouchDB data, such as “What is the correlation between closed won opportunities and account industry?”
• Query ticket counts or calendar events from CouchDB without writing SQL.
• Enable AI assistants to retrieve live CouchDB information for decision support.

FAQ from Apache CouchDB MCP Server by CData

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

This server is read-only. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, use the free CData MCP Server for Apache CouchDB (beta).

What are the runtime requirements?

You need Java installed, the CData JDBC Driver for Apache CouchDB, and a client that supports MCP (e.g., Claude Desktop). The server runs locally.

Where does the data live?

Data remains in your Apache CouchDB instance. The server queries live data on demand; no data is stored by the server.

What are the known limitations?

The server is read-only and uses stdio transport, so it can only be used with clients running on the same machine. Full CRUD requires the beta product.

What transport and authentication are used?

Transport is stdio. Authentication is configured via the JDBC connection string (e.g., OAuth, token, or credentials).