Provides read-only access to ADP data through SQL queries, enabling retrieval of HR and payroll information
Enables querying of Airtable databases through SQL interface, allowing access to tables, columns, and data stored in Airtable bases
Provides SQL-based access to Amazon DynamoDB tables for querying NoSQL data through a relational interface
Enables querying of data stored in Amazon S3 buckets through SQL interface
Provides read-only access to Asana project data, tasks, and team information through SQL queries
Enables querying of Basecamp project management data including projects, tasks, and team collaboration information
Provides SQL-based access to BigCommerce e-commerce data including products, orders, and customer information
Enables querying of Bitbucket repository data, issues, and project information through SQL interface
Provides access to Box cloud storage data and file information through SQL queries
Enables querying of Confluence wiki pages, spaces, and content through SQL interface
Provides SQL-based access to Couchbase NoSQL database collections and documents
Enables querying of Databricks data lakehouse tables and analytics data through SQL interface
Provides access to Dropbox file storage and metadata through SQL queries
Enables querying of eBay marketplace data including listings, orders, and seller information
Provides SQL-based access to Elasticsearch indices and search data
Enables querying of EnterpriseDB PostgreSQL databases through SQL interface
Provides access to Facebook social media data and analytics through SQL queries
Enables querying of GitHub repository data, issues, pull requests, and project information through SQL interface
Provides SQL-based access to Gmail email data and metadata
Enables querying of Google Ads campaign data, performance metrics, and advertising information
Provides access to Google Analytics data including website traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics
Enables querying of Google Calendar events, schedules, and calendar data through SQL interface
Provides access to Google Campaign Manager 360 advertising data and campaign performance metrics
Enables querying of data stored in Google Cloud Storage buckets through SQL interface
Provides SQL-based access to Google Drive files, folders, and metadata
Enables querying of Google Sheets data as if it were database tables through SQL interface
Provides SQL-based access to GraphQL APIs and data sources
Enables querying of Greenhouse recruiting and HR data including candidates, jobs, and hiring information
Provides SQL-based access to HubSpot CRM data including contacts, deals, companies, and marketing information
Enables querying of Instagram social media data and analytics through SQL interface
Provides access to Jira project management data including issues, projects, and workflow information through SQL queries
Provides SQL-based access to MailChimp email marketing data including campaigns, subscribers, and analytics
Enables querying of MariaDB database tables and data through SQL interface
Provides SQL-based access to MongoDB collections and documents through a relational interface
Enables querying of MYOB accounting and business data through SQL interface
Provides access to MySQL database tables and data through SQL queries
Enables querying of Neo4j graph database nodes and relationships through SQL interface
Provides SQL-based access to Odoo ERP data including business processes and modules
Enables querying of Okta identity management data including users, groups, and authentication information
Provides access to PayPal payment and transaction data through SQL queries
Enables querying of Pinterest social media data and analytics through SQL interface
Provides access to PostgreSQL database tables and data through SQL queries
Enables querying of Presto distributed SQL query engine data sources
Provides SQL-based access to QuickBooks accounting data including transactions, customers, and financial information
Enables querying of Redis key-value database data through SQL interface
Provides access to RSS feed data and content through SQL queries
Enables querying of Sage accounting and ERP data through SQL interface
Provides SQL-based access to Salesforce CRM data including accounts, contacts, opportunities, and sales information
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Provides access to SendGrid email delivery data and analytics through SQL queries
Enables querying of Shopify e-commerce data including products, orders, customers, and store information
Provides access to SingleStore database tables and data through SQL queries
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Enables querying of Snowflake data warehouse tables and analytics data through SQL interface
Provides SQL-based access to Splunk log data and machine-generated data analytics
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Provides access to Stripe payment processing data including transactions, customers, and billing information
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Provides access to Teradata data warehouse tables and analytics data through SQL queries
Enables querying of Trello board data including cards, lists, and project management information
Provides access to Trino distributed SQL query engine data sources
Enables querying of Twilio communication data including messages, calls, and API usage through SQL interface
Provides SQL-based access to WooCommerce e-commerce data including products, orders, and customer information
Enables querying of WordPress website data including posts, pages, and content management information
Provides access to Xero accounting data including transactions, invoices, and financial information through SQL queries
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smartsheet-mcp-server-by-cdata
CData's Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Smartsheet
: 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 Smartsheet (beta).
Purpose
We created this read-only MCP Server to allow LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query live data Smartsheet supported by the CData JDBC Driver for Smartsheet.
CData JDBC Driver connects to Smartsheet by exposing them as relational SQL models.
This server wraps that driver and makes Smartsheet 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/smartsheet/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 Smartsheet\
- (Mac/Linux)
/Applications/CData JDBC Driver for Smartsheet/
- (Windows)
- Run the command
java -jar cdata.jdbc.smartsheet.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.smartsheet.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.smartsheet.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.smartsheet.SmartsheetDriver)
- 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.
smartsheet_get_tables
smartsheet_get_columns
smartsheet_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
local-only server
The server can only run on the client's local machine because it depends on local resources.
Smartsheet MCP Server by CData
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