Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - CData MCP Server for Confluence

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

Q: What is the CData MCP Server for Confluence? A: It’s a read-only MCP server that allows LLMs, like Claude Desktop, to query live Confluence data supported by the CData JDBC Driver for Confluence.

Q: What is the CData JDBC Driver for Confluence? A: It’s a driver that connects to Confluence by exposing its data as relational SQL models.

Q: Is the CData MCP Server for Confluence read-only? A: Yes, this specific version is read-only. CData offers free (beta) read/write servers at https://www.cdata.com/solutions/mcp.

Q: What are the benefits of using this MCP Server? A: It allows you to retrieve live information from Confluence using natural language questions with LLMs, without needing SQL.

Q: How do I set up the CData MCP Server for Confluence? A: 1. Clone the repository, 2. Build the server using Maven, 3. Download and install the CData JDBC Driver for Confluence, 4. License the driver, 5. Configure your connection to Confluence, 6. Create a .prp file for your JDBC connection, 7. Configure Claude Desktop to use the server.

Q: Where can I download the CData JDBC Driver for Confluence? A: https://www.cdata.com/drivers/confluence/download/jdbc

Q: How do I license the CData JDBC Driver? A: Navigate to the lib folder in the installation directory and run java -jar cdata.jdbc.confluence.jar --license.

Q: What information do I need for the .prp file? A: Prefix, ServerName, ServerVersion, DriverPath, DriverClass, JdbcUrl, and Tables.

Q: How do I configure Claude Desktop to use the MCP Server? A: Create or modify the claude_desktop_config.json file to add the new MCP server entry with the correct paths to java, the MCP server JAR, and the .prp file.

Q: My CData MCP Server is not showing up in Claude Desktop. What should I do? A: Be sure that you have fully quit Claude Desktop (use Task Manager on Windows or Activity Monitor on Mac) and restart it.

Q: Claude Desktop cannot retrieve data. What should I do? A: Ensure you’ve configured your connection properly. Use the Connection String builder to create the connection string and copy it into the .prp file.

Q: I am having trouble connecting to my data source. Where can I get help? A: Contact the CData Support Team: https://www.cdata.com/support/submit.aspx.

Q: I am having trouble using the MCP server or have other feedback. Where can I get help? A: Join the CData Community: https://community.cdata.com.