Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData

Name: Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData
Author: CDataSoftware

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关于 Azure Data Catalog 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 Azure Data Catalog (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=GNZK-V&type=beta

#azure #data-catalog #mcp-server

基本信息

分类

数据与分析

传输方式

stdio

发布者

CDataSoftware

提交者

Cameron Leblanc

配置

使用下面的配置,将此服务器添加到你的 MCP 客户端。

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "{classname_dash}": {
      "command": "PATH\\TO\\java.exe",
      "args": [
        "-jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\azure-data-catalog.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

工具

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概览

What is Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData?

A read-only MCP server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live Azure Data Catalog data via natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Azure Data Catalog, exposing the catalog as relational SQL models through a simple MCP interface.

How to use Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with mvn clean install, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Azure Data Catalog, create a .prp file with connection details, then add the server to claude_desktop_config.json. The server uses stdio transport and runs locally alongside the AI client.

Key features of Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to Azure Data Catalog via MCP
Uses the CData JDBC Driver for Azure Data Catalog
Allows natural language queries – no SQL required
Provides tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query (SELECT only)
Works with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients
Outputs results in CSV format

Use cases of Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData

Ask an LLM to list all data assets in Azure Data Catalog.
Retrieve metadata about specific tables or columns without writing SQL.
Explore the structure of your Azure Data Catalog using natural language questions.
Integrate live catalog metadata into AI-driven data discovery workflows.

FAQ from Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData

Is this server read-only?

Yes, it is explicitly a read-only MCP server. It only supports SQL SELECT queries via the run_query tool.

What dependencies are required?

Java, Maven, and the CData JDBC Driver for Azure Data Catalog (which must be licensed – a trial key is available).

What transport does the server use?

The server uses stdio transport and can only be used with clients running on the same machine.

How do I authenticate to Azure Data Catalog?

Authentication is configured in the JDBC connection string (e.g., OAuth). Use the CData Connection String utility to set it up and test the connection before creating the .prp file.