Workday MCP Server
by CData Software
This is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Workday, enabling LLMs to query live Workday data through a simple interface. It leverages the CData JDBC Driver for Workday to expose Workday data as relational SQL models.
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What is Workday MCP Server?
The Workday MCP Server by CData allows Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude Desktop to query live data from Workday. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Workday, making Workday data available through a simple MCP interface, enabling natural language queries without SQL.
How to use Workday MCP Server?
To use the server, clone the repository, build the server using Maven, download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Workday, configure the connection using the driver's utility, create a .prp file with connection properties, and configure your AI client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the server. Then, run or refresh your client and ask natural language questions about your Workday data.
Key features of Workday MCP Server
Read-only access to Workday data
MCP interface for LLM integration
Leverages CData JDBC Driver for Workday
Enables natural language queries
No SQL knowledge required
Use cases of Workday MCP Server
Querying Workday data using natural language
Integrating Workday data with LLMs like Claude Desktop
Analyzing Workday data without SQL
Building AI-powered applications on top of Workday data
Retrieving live information from Workday using natural language questions
FAQ from Workday MCP Server
How do I configure the connection to Workday?
How do I configure the connection to Workday?
Use the Connection String utility provided with the CData JDBC Driver for Workday to configure the connection string and then copy it into the .prp file.
What is the purpose of the .prp file?
What is the purpose of the .prp file?
The .prp file contains the configuration properties for the JDBC connection, including the driver path, driver 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 new MCP server, specifying the command and arguments to run the server.
What do I do if I cannot see the CData MCP Server in Claude Desktop?
What do I do if I cannot 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 license is this MCP server released under?
What license is this MCP server released under?
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License.