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amazon-redshift-mcp-server-by-cdata

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CData's Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Amazon Redshift allows LLMs to query live data from Amazon Redshift. It exposes Amazon Redshift data through a simple MCP interface, enabling LLMs to retrieve information using natural language questions.

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What is amazon-redshift-mcp-server-by-cdata?

This is a read-only MCP Server that wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Amazon Redshift, making Amazon Redshift data accessible to LLMs through a simple MCP interface. It allows LLMs to retrieve live information by asking natural language questions without requiring SQL.

How to use amazon-redshift-mcp-server-by-cdata?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Build the server using Maven. 3. Download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Amazon Redshift. 4. Configure your connection to Amazon Redshift using the Connection String utility. 5. Create a .prp file with connection properties. 6. Configure your client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the MCP server.

Key features of amazon-redshift-mcp-server-by-cdata

  • Read-only access to Amazon Redshift data

  • MCP interface for LLM integration

  • Natural language querying

  • Uses CData JDBC Driver for Amazon Redshift

  • Simple setup with configuration file

Use cases of amazon-redshift-mcp-server-by-cdata

  • Querying Amazon Redshift data using natural language with LLMs

  • Integrating Amazon Redshift data into AI applications

  • Retrieving live information from Amazon Redshift without SQL knowledge

  • Building AI-powered dashboards and reports based on Amazon Redshift data

FAQ from amazon-redshift-mcp-server-by-cdata

How do I configure the connection to Amazon Redshift?

Use the CData JDBC Driver for Amazon Redshift's Connection String utility to create a connection string and then configure the .prp file with the necessary properties.

How do I add the MCP server to Claude Desktop?

Create or modify the claude_desktop_config.json file to include the MCP server configuration, specifying the path to the Java executable, the JAR file, and the .prp file.

What do I do if I can't see the CData MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

Ensure that you have fully quit Claude Desktop (using Task Manager on Windows or Activity Monitor on Mac) and then re-open it.

What if Claude Desktop is unable to retrieve data?

Verify that you have configured your connection properly using the Connection String builder and that the connection string is correctly copied into the property (.prp) file.

Where can I get help if I'm having trouble connecting to my data source?

Contact the CData Support Team or join the CData Community for assistance.