slack-mcp-server-by-cdata
by CDataSoftware
CData's Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Slack allows LLMs to query live Slack data. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Slack and makes Slack data available through a simple MCP interface, enabling LLMs to retrieve live information using natural language questions.
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What is slack-mcp-server-by-cdata?
A read-only MCP server that allows LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query live Slack data. It leverages the CData JDBC Driver for Slack to expose Slack data as relational SQL models and provides a simple MCP interface for LLMs to retrieve information using natural language.
How to use slack-mcp-server-by-cdata?
- Clone the repository. 2. Build the server using Maven. 3. Download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Slack. 4. Configure your connection to Slack using the Connection String utility. 5. Create a
.prpfile with the JDBC connection properties. 6. Configure your AI client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to add the new MCP server. 7. Run or refresh your client.
Key features of slack-mcp-server-by-cdata
Read-only access to Slack data
MCP interface for LLM integration
Leverages CData JDBC Driver for Slack
Enables natural language querying of Slack data
Use cases of slack-mcp-server-by-cdata
Answering questions about Slack data using natural language
Retrieving live information from Slack within LLMs
Integrating Slack data with AI clients like Claude Desktop
Analyzing Slack data using LLM capabilities
FAQ from slack-mcp-server-by-cdata
How do I configure the connection to Slack?
How do I configure the connection to Slack?
Use the Connection String utility provided with the CData JDBC Driver for Slack to configure the connection string and test the connection. Then, copy the connection string into the .prp file.
What is a .prp file?
What is a .prp file?
A .prp file is a properties file that contains the configuration settings for the MCP server, including the JDBC connection string, driver path, and other server properties.
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 add an entry for the MCP server, specifying the command and arguments to run the server.
What do I do if I cannot see my CData MCP Server in Claude Desktop?
What do I do if I cannot see my 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 restarted it.
What kind of queries can I run?
What kind of queries can I run?
You can 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?'