Enables querying ADP data through a relational SQL interface, making employee and HR information accessible.
Allows querying Airtable bases through a SQL interface, making Airtable data available for analysis.
Provides SQL-based access to Amazon DynamoDB NoSQL databases.
Enables interaction with Amazon S3 storage through a SQL interface.
Allows querying Asana project management data through a SQL interface.
Provides access to Basecamp project management data through SQL queries.
Enables querying BigCommerce e-commerce platform data.
Allows access to Bitbucket repositories and data through SQL queries.
Provides SQL-based access to Box cloud storage files and metadata.
Enables querying Confluence pages and content through a SQL interface.
Allows SQL-based access to Couchbase NoSQL databases.
Provides SQL interface for Databricks data warehousing and analytics platform.
Enables SQL-based access to Dropbox files and metadata.
Allows querying eBay marketplace data through a SQL interface.
Provides SQL-based querying of Elasticsearch search and analytics engine.
Enables SQL interface for EnterpriseDB PostgreSQL-based databases.
Allows querying Facebook social media data through SQL.
Provides SQL-based access to GitHub repositories, issues, and other data.
Enables querying Gmail email data through a SQL interface.
Allows SQL-based access to Google Ads campaign data and metrics.
Provides SQL interface for Google Analytics website traffic data.
Enables querying Google Calendar events and schedules through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Google Campaign Manager 360 advertising data.
Provides SQL interface for Google Cloud Storage files and buckets.
Enables querying Google Drive files and metadata through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Google Sheets spreadsheet data.
Provides SQL interface for GraphQL APIs, converting between query languages.
Enables querying Greenhouse recruiting software data through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Apache Hive data warehousing.
Provides SQL interface for HubSpot CRM and marketing data.
Enables querying Instagram social media data through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Jira project management and issue tracking data.
Enables querying MailChimp email marketing data through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to MariaDB relational databases.
Provides SQL interface for MongoDB NoSQL databases.
Enables querying MYOB AccountRight accounting data through SQL.
Allows native SQL access to MySQL relational databases.
Provides SQL interface for Neo4J graph databases.
Enables querying Odoo ERP and business management data through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Okta identity management data.
Provides SQL interface for PayPal payment processing data.
Enables querying Pinterest social media data through SQL.
Allows native SQL access to PostgreSQL relational databases.
Provides SQL interface for Presto distributed query engine.
Enables querying QuickBooks accounting data through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Redis in-memory data structures.
Provides SQL interface for RSS feed content.
Enables querying Sage accounting software data through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Salesforce CRM data.
Provides SQL interface for SAP enterprise software data.
Enables querying SendGrid email delivery metrics through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Shopify e-commerce platform data.
Provides native SQL access to SingleStore distributed SQL database.
Enables querying Slack messaging data through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Snapchat Ads data.
Provides SQL interface for Snowflake cloud data platform.
Enables querying Splunk machine data platform through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Square payment processing data.
Provides SQL interface for Stripe payment processing data.
Enables querying SurveyMonkey survey data through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Teradata data warehousing solutions.
Provides SQL interface for Trello project management boards and cards.
Enables SQL access to Trino distributed query engine data.
Allows SQL-based access to Twilio communications platform data.
Provides SQL interface for WooCommerce e-commerce plugin data.
Enables querying WordPress CMS content through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Xero accounting software data.
Provides access to XML documents by exposing them as relational SQL models, allowing users to query XML data sources without writing SQL.
Provides SQL interface for YouTube Analytics data.
Enables querying Zendesk customer service platform data through SQL.
Allows SQL-based access to Zoho business software suite data.
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CData's Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for XML Documents
: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 XML Documents (beta)](https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=DVZK-V &type=beta).
Purpose
We created this read-only MCP Server to allow LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query live data XML Documents supported by the CData JDBC Driver for XML Documents.
CData JDBC Driver connects to XML Documents by exposing them as relational SQL models.
This server wraps that driver and makes XML Documents 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/xml/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 XML Documents\
- (Mac/Linux)
/Applications/CData JDBC Driver for XML Documents/
- (Windows)
- Run the command
java -jar cdata.jdbc.xml.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.xml.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.xml-documents.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.xml.XMLDriver)
- 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
This server cannot be installed
hybrid server
The server is able to function both locally and remotely, depending on the configuration or use case.
XML Documents MCP Server by CData
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