excel-online-mcp-server-by-cdata
by CDataSoftware
This is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Excel Online, enabling LLMs to query live Excel Online data. It leverages the CData JDBC Driver for Excel Online to expose data as relational SQL models.
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What is excel-online-mcp-server-by-cdata?
This MCP Server allows Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude Desktop to query live data from Excel Online. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Excel Online and makes the data available through a simple MCP interface, enabling natural language queries.
How to use excel-online-mcp-server-by-cdata?
- Clone the repository. 2. Build the server using Maven. 3. Download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Excel Online. 4. Configure the JDBC connection. 5. Create a .prp file with connection properties. 6. Configure your AI client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the MCP server.
Key features of excel-online-mcp-server-by-cdata
Read-only access to Excel Online data
MCP interface for LLM integration
Leverages CData JDBC Driver
Natural language querying
No SQL knowledge required
Easy setup with configuration file
Use cases of excel-online-mcp-server-by-cdata
Querying Excel Online data with natural language
Integrating Excel Online data with LLMs
Building AI-powered applications with Excel Online data
Generating reports and insights from Excel Online data using LLMs
FAQ from excel-online-mcp-server-by-cdata
How do I configure the connection to Excel Online?
How do I configure the connection to Excel Online?
Use the CData JDBC Driver's Connection String utility to create a connection string and then include it in the .prp file.
What is a .prp file?
What is a .prp file?
A .prp file contains the properties needed to connect to the JDBC driver, such as the driver path, class, JDBC URL, and server details.
How do I add the MCP server to Claude Desktop?
How do I add the MCP server to Claude Desktop?
Create or modify the claude_desktop_config.json file to include the server's command and arguments.
What if I can't see the MCP server in Claude Desktop?
What if I can't see the MCP server in Claude Desktop?
Ensure you have fully quit and restarted Claude Desktop for the changes to take effect.
What if Claude Desktop can't retrieve data?
What if Claude Desktop can't retrieve data?
Verify that your connection is configured correctly using the Connection String builder and that the connection string is accurate in the .prp file.