Allows querying live ADP data through SQL models, providing read-only access to ADP information.
Enables read-only access to Airtable data by exposing it as relational SQL models.
Provides read-only access to Amazon DynamoDB data through SQL queries.
Allows querying data stored in Amazon S3 through SQL interfaces.
Provides read-only access to Asana task and project data via SQL models.
Enables querying Basecamp project management data through SQL interfaces.
Allows read-only access to BigCommerce store data via SQL queries.
Provides SQL-based read-only access to Bitbucket repositories and data.
Enables querying Box file storage data through SQL models.
Provides read-only access to Confluence workspace content via SQL queries.
Allows querying Couchbase database data through SQL interfaces.
Enables read-only access to Databricks data via SQL models.
Provides SQL-based querying of Dropbox file storage data.
Allows read-only access to eBay marketplace data through SQL queries.
Enables querying Elasticsearch data via SQL interfaces.
Provides read-only access to EnterpriseDB database data through SQL models.
Allows querying Facebook data via SQL interfaces.
Provides read-only access to GitHub repositories and related data through SQL queries.
Enables SQL-based querying of Gmail email data.
Allows read-only access to Google Ads campaign data via SQL models.
Provides SQL-based querying of Google Analytics website traffic data.
Enables read-only access to Google Calendar event data through SQL interfaces.
Allows querying Google Campaign Manager 360 advertising data via SQL models.
Provides read-only access to Google Cloud Storage data through SQL queries.
Enables SQL-based querying of Google Drive file storage data.
Allows read-only access to Google Sheets spreadsheet data via SQL models.
Provides SQL-based querying of GraphQL API data.
Enables read-only access to Greenhouse recruitment data through SQL interfaces.
Allows querying Hive database data via SQL models.
Provides read-only access to HubSpot CRM data through SQL queries.
Enables SQL-based querying of Instagram social media data.
Allows read-only access to Jira issue tracking data via SQL models.
Enables read-only access to MailChimp email marketing data through SQL interfaces.
Allows querying MariaDB database data via SQL models.
Provides read-only access to MongoDB database data through SQL queries.
Enables SQL-based querying of MYOB AccountRight accounting data.
Allows read-only access to MySQL database data via SQL models.
Provides SQL-based querying of Neo4J graph database data.
Enables read-only access to Odoo business application data through SQL interfaces.
Allows querying Okta identity management data via SQL models.
Provides read-only access to PayPal payment data through SQL queries.
Enables SQL-based querying of Pinterest social media data.
Allows read-only access to PostgreSQL database data via SQL models.
Provides SQL-based querying of Presto distributed SQL query engine data.
Enables read-only access to QuickBooks accounting data through SQL interfaces.
Allows querying Redis database data via SQL models.
Provides read-only access to RSS feed data through SQL queries.
Enables SQL-based querying of Sage accounting data across different Sage products.
Allows read-only access to Salesforce CRM data via SQL models.
Provides SQL-based querying of SAP ERP data across various SAP products.
Enables read-only access to SendGrid email data through SQL interfaces.
Allows querying Shopify e-commerce store data via SQL models.
Provides read-only access to SingleStore database data through SQL queries.
Enables SQL-based querying of Slack messaging data.
Allows read-only access to Snapchat Ads data via SQL models.
Provides SQL-based querying of Snowflake data warehouse information.
Enables read-only access to Splunk log and machine data through SQL interfaces.
Allows querying Square payment and point-of-sale data via SQL models.
Provides read-only access to Stripe payment data through SQL queries.
Enables SQL-based querying of SurveyMonkey survey data.
Allows read-only access to Teradata database data via SQL models.
Provides SQL-based querying of Trello board and card data.
Enables read-only access to Trino (formerly PrestoSQL) data through SQL interfaces.
Allows querying Twilio communication service data via SQL models.
Provides read-only access to WooCommerce store data through SQL queries.
Enables SQL-based querying of WordPress content management system data.
Allows read-only access to Xero accounting data via SQL models.
Provides SQL-based querying of XML data files.
Enables read-only access to YouTube Analytics data through SQL interfaces.
Allows querying Zendesk customer service data via SQL models.
Provides read-only access to various Zoho applications (CRM, Books, Inventory, Projects) through SQL queries.
xbase-mcp-server-by-cdata
CData's Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for xBase
:heavy_exclamation_mark: 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 xBase (beta).
Purpose
We created this read-only MCP Server to allow LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query live data xBase supported by the CData JDBC Driver for xBase.
CData JDBC Driver connects to xBase by exposing them as relational SQL models.
This server wraps that driver and makes xBase 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/xbase/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 xBase\
- (Mac/Linux)
/Applications/CData JDBC Driver for xBase/
- (Windows)
- Run the command
java -jar cdata.jdbc.xbase.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.xbase.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.xbase.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.xbase.xBaseDriver)
- 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
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
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