Provides access to Amazon DynamoDB tables and data, allowing for querying database content using SQL syntax through the CData JDBC driver.
Enables SQL-based access to data stored in Amazon S3 buckets through the CData JDBC driver, allowing for querying file contents as structured data.
Provides SQL-based access to Asana project management data, enabling queries against tasks, projects, and team information.
Enables querying Basecamp project management data through SQL, accessing projects, tasks, messages and other Basecamp resources.
Allows SQL-based access to BigCommerce e-commerce platform data, including products, orders, customers and store information.
Provides SQL querying capabilities for Bitbucket repositories, issues, pull requests and other code management data.
Enables SQL-based querying of Box cloud storage data, including files, folders, and collaboration information.
Provides SQL access to Confluence wiki content, spaces, pages, and other documentation resources through the CData JDBC driver.
Allows SQL-based querying of Couchbase NoSQL database data through the CData JDBC driver.
Provides SQL access to data stored in Databricks, enabling queries against datasets in the Databricks platform.
Enables SQL-based access to Dropbox files, folders, and sharing information through the CData JDBC driver.
Provides SQL querying capabilities for eBay marketplace data, including listings, orders, and seller information.
Allows SQL-based access to Elasticsearch indices and documents, translating SQL queries to Elasticsearch operations.
Provides SQL access to EnterpriseDB databases, enabling queries against tables and data stored in EnterpriseDB.
Enables SQL-based querying of Facebook social media data, including posts, pages, and engagement metrics.
Provides SQL access to GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and other development resources.
Allows SQL-based querying of Gmail email data, enabling structured access to messages, labels, and attachments.
Provides SQL access to Google Ads campaign data, including ad performance, keywords, and account information.
Enables SQL-based querying of Google Analytics website traffic and user behavior data.
Provides SQL access to Google Calendar events, appointments, and scheduling information.
Allows SQL-based querying of Google Campaign Manager 360 advertising data through the CData JDBC driver.
Enables SQL access to data stored in Google Cloud Storage buckets, treating storage objects as queryable data.
Provides SQL-based access to Google Drive files, folders, and sharing information.
Allows SQL querying of Google Sheets spreadsheet data, enabling structured access to spreadsheet content.
Provides SQL-based access to GraphQL APIs, translating SQL queries to GraphQL operations.
Enables SQL queries against Greenhouse recruitment and applicant tracking system data.
Provides SQL access to HubSpot CRM data, including contacts, companies, deals, and marketing information.
Allows SQL-based querying of Instagram social media data, including posts, engagement metrics, and account information.
Provides SQL access to Jira issue tracking data, including projects, issues, sprints, and workflow information.
Provides SQL access to MailChimp email marketing data, including campaigns, subscribers, and performance metrics.
Allows SQL-based access to MariaDB databases, enabling queries against tables and data.
Provides SQL querying capabilities for MongoDB NoSQL databases, translating SQL to MongoDB operations.
Enables SQL-based access to MYOB AccountRight accounting data, including financial records and business information.
Provides native SQL access to MySQL databases, enabling queries against tables and data stored in MySQL.
Allows SQL-based querying of Neo4J graph databases, translating SQL to Cypher queries.
Provides SQL access to Odoo ERP data, including business modules for inventory, sales, and accounting.
Enables SQL-based querying of Okta identity management data, including users, groups, and authentication information.
Provides SQL access to PayPal payment processing data, including transactions, balances, and customer information.
Allows SQL-based querying of Pinterest social media data, including pins, boards, and engagement metrics.
Provides native SQL access to PostgreSQL databases, enabling queries against tables and data.
Enables SQL querying of data sources connected to Presto distributed SQL query engine.
Provides SQL access to QuickBooks accounting data, including financial records, invoices, and customer information.
Allows SQL-based querying of Redis key-value data store, translating SQL operations to Redis commands.
Provides SQL-based access to RSS feed content, enabling structured queries against feed data.
Enables SQL querying of Sage accounting software data, including financial records and business information.
Provides SQL access to Salesforce CRM data, including accounts, contacts, opportunities, and custom objects.
Allows SQL-based querying of SAP ERP systems, enabling access to business data across SAP modules.
Provides SQL access to SendGrid email service data, including email campaigns, statistics, and contact information.
Enables SQL-based querying of Shopify e-commerce platform data, including products, orders, and customer information.
Provides SQL access to SingleStore (formerly MemSQL) databases, enabling queries against distributed SQL data.
Allows SQL-based querying of Slack messaging data, including channels, messages, and user information.
Provides SQL access to Snapchat Ads data, enabling queries against advertising campaigns and performance metrics.
Enables SQL-based querying of Snowflake data warehouse, accessing tables and views across Snowflake databases.
Provides SQL access to Splunk log and machine data, translating SQL queries to Splunk search operations.
Allows SQL-based querying of Square payment processing data, including transactions, items, and customer information.
Provides SQL access to Stripe payment processing data, including charges, customers, and subscription information.
Enables SQL-based querying of SurveyMonkey survey data, including questions, responses, and analytics.
Provides SQL access to Teradata data warehouse systems, enabling queries against tables and data.
Allows SQL-based querying of Trello project management data, including boards, cards, and lists.
Enables SQL access to data sources connected to Trino (formerly PrestoSQL) distributed query engine.
Provides SQL-based access to Twilio communication platform data, including messages, calls, and account information.
Allows SQL querying of WooCommerce e-commerce data, including products, orders, and customer information.
Provides SQL access to WordPress CMS data, including posts, pages, users, and site configuration.
Enables SQL-based querying of Xero accounting software data, including financial records and business information.
Provides SQL-based access to XML data sources, treating XML structures as relational data for querying.
Allows SQL queries against YouTube Analytics data, providing access to channel and video performance metrics.
Provides SQL access to Zendesk customer service platform data, including tickets, users, and support interactions.
Enables SQL-based querying of Zoho business applications data, including CRM, Books, Inventory, and Projects information.
avalara-avatax-mcp-server-by-cdata
CData's Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Avalara AvaTax
: 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 Avalara AvaTax (beta).
Purpose
We created this read-only MCP Server to allow LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query live data Avalara AvaTax supported by the CData JDBC Driver for Avalara AvaTax.
CData JDBC Driver connects to Avalara AvaTax by exposing them as relational SQL models.
This server wraps that driver and makes Avalara AvaTax data available through a simple MCP interface, so LLMs can retrieve live information by asking natural language questions — no SQL required.
Setup Guide
- Clone the repository:
- Build the server:This creates the JAR file: CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar
- Download and install the CData JDBC Driver for {source}: https://www.cdata.com/drivers/avalara/download/jdbc
- License the CData JDBC Driver:
- Navigate to the
lib
folder in the installation directory, typically:- (Windows)
C:\Program Files\CData\CData JDBC Driver for Avalara AvaTax\
- (Mac/Linux)
/Applications/CData JDBC Driver for Avalara AvaTax/
- (Windows)
- Run the command
java -jar cdata.jdbc.avatax.jar --license
- Enter your name, email, and "TRIAL" (or your license key).
- Navigate to the
- Configure your connection to the data source (Salesforce as an example):
- Run the command
java -jar cdata.jdbc.avatax.jar
to open the Connection String utility. - Configure the connection string and click "Test Connection"
Note: If the data sources uses OAuth, you will need to authenticate in your browser.
- Once successful, copy the connection string for use later.
- Run the command
- Create a
.prp
file for your JDBC connection (e.g.avalara-avatax.prp
) using the following properties and format:- Prefix - a prefix to be used for the tools exposed
- ServerName - a name for your server
- ServerVersion - a version for your server
- DriverPath - the full path to the JAR file for your JDBC driver
- DriverClass - the name of the JDBC Driver Class (e.g. cdata.jdbc.avatax.AvataxDriver)
- JdbcUrl - the JDBC connection string to use with the CData JDBC Driver to connect to your data (copied from above)
- Tables - leave blank to access all data, otherwise you can explicitly declare the tables you wish to create access for
Using the Server with Claude Desktop
- Create the config file for Claude Desktop ( claude_desktop_config.json) to add the new MCP server, using the format below. If the file already exists, add the entry to the
mcpServers
in the config file. WindowsLinux/MacIf needed, copy the config file to the appropriate directory (Claude Desktop as the example). WindowsLinux/Mac - Run or refresh your client (Claude Desktop).
Note: You may need to fully exit or quit your Claude Desktop client and re-open it for the MCP Servers to appear.
Running the Server
- Run the follow the command to run the MCP Server on its own
Usage Details
Once the MCP Server is configured, the AI client will be able to use the built-in tools to read, write, update, and delete the underlying data. In general, you do not need to call the tools explicitly. Simply ask the client to answer questions about the underlying data system. For example:
- "What is the correlation between my closed won opportunities and the account industry?"
- "How many open tickets do I have in the SUPPORT project?"
- "Can you tell me what calendar events I have today?"
The list of tools available and their descriptions follow:
Tools & Descriptions
In the definitions below, {servername}
refers to the name of the MCP Server in the config file (e.g. {classname_dash}
above).
{servername}_get_tables
- Retrieves a list of tables available in the data source. Use the{servername}_get_columns
tool to list available columns on a table. The output of the tool will be returned in CSV format, with the first line containing column headers.{servername}_get_columns
- Retrieves a list of columns for a table. Use the{servername}_get_tables
tool to get a list of available tables. The output of the tool will be returned in CSV format, with the first line containing column headers.{servername}_run_query
- Execute a SQL SELECT query
JSON-RPC Request Examples
If you are scripting out the requests sent to the MCP Server instead of using an AI Client (e.g. Claude), then you can refer to the JSON payload examples below – following the JSON-RPC 2.0 specification - when calling the available tools.
source_get_tables
source_get_columns
source_run_query
Troubleshooting
- If you cannot see your CData MCP Server in Claude Desktop, be sure that you have fully quit Claude Desktop (Windows: use the Task Manager, Mac: use the Activity Monitor)
- If Claude Desktop is unable to retrieve data, be sure that you have configured your connection properly. Use the Connection String builder to create the connection string (see above) and copy the connection string into the property (.prp) file.
- If you are having trouble connecting to your data source, contact the CData Support Team.
- If you are having trouble using the MCP server, or have any other feedback, join the CData Community.
License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.
All Supported Sources
This server cannot be installed
This read-only MCP Server allows you to connect to Avalara AvaTax data from Claude Desktop through CData JDBC Drivers. Free (beta) read/write servers available at https://www.cdata.com/solutions/mcp
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