Question 1

What is an MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. An MCP Server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Question 2

What is the Amazon Redshift MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon Redshift MCP Server, available on the UBOS Asset Marketplace, allows you to connect to Amazon Redshift data from Claude Desktop through CData JDBC Drivers. It enables natural language queries for live data – no SQL knowledge is needed!

Question 3

What is UBOS?

Accepted Answer

UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. It helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model, and create Multi-Agent Systems.

Question 4

Is the Amazon Redshift MCP Server read-only?

Accepted Answer

This specific project builds a read-only MCP server. However, a free (beta) read/write server is available at [https://www.cdata.com/solutions/mcp](https://www.cdata.com/solutions/mcp).

Question 5

What data sources does this MCP Server support?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon Redshift MCP Server supports Amazon Redshift data. The broader CData MCP server technology supports connections to dozens of data sources, including databases, CRMs, marketing automation platforms, and more. See the full list in the documentation.

Question 6

Do I need to know SQL to use this server?

Accepted Answer

No! The primary benefit is that it allows you to query your Amazon Redshift data using natural language, eliminating the need to write SQL queries directly.

Question 7

How do I set up the Amazon Redshift MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The setup process involves cloning the repository, building the server, downloading and licensing the CData JDBC Driver, configuring the connection to Amazon Redshift, and creating a `.prp` file. Refer to the detailed setup guide in the project documentation.

Question 8

What is a `.prp` file?

Accepted Answer

A `.prp` file is a configuration file that contains the necessary properties for connecting to your Amazon Redshift data source. It includes information such as the driver path, driver class, JDBC URL, and table names.

Question 9

How do I configure the connection string?

Accepted Answer

You can use the Connection String utility provided by CData to configure the connection string. This utility allows you to easily specify the connection parameters and test the connection before saving it to the `.prp` file.

Question 10

How do I use the server with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You need to create or modify the `claude_desktop_config.json` file to add the new MCP server. The documentation provides examples of the required JSON format for both Windows and Linux/Mac.

Question 11

Where do I find the `claude_desktop_config.json` file?

Accepted Answer

The location of the `claude_desktop_config.json` file depends on your operating system. The documentation provides the correct paths for Windows, Linux, and Mac.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Make sure you have fully quit Claude Desktop and restarted it. On Windows, use the Task Manager; on Mac, use the Activity Monitor.

Question 13

What do I do if Claude Desktop is unable to retrieve data?

Accepted Answer

Ensure you have configured your connection properly. Use the Connection String builder to create the connection string and copy it into the property (.prp) file.

Question 14

Where can I get help if I have trouble connecting to my data source?

Accepted Answer

Contact the CData Support Team at [https://www.cdata.com/support/submit.aspx](https://www.cdata.com/support/submit.aspx).

Question 15

Where can I get help using the MCP server or provide feedback?

Accepted Answer

Join the CData Community at [https://community.cdata.com](https://community.cdata.com).

Question 16

What is the license for this MCP server?

Accepted Answer

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.

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