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, such as databases or APIs.

Question 2

What does the Facebook Ads MCP Server do?

Accepted Answer

It allows you to connect to your Facebook Ads data from Claude Desktop and other compatible LLMs through CData JDBC Drivers. This enables you to query your Facebook Ads data using natural language and receive insights directly from the AI.

Question 3

Is the Facebook Ads MCP Server read-only?

Accepted Answer

The default version is read-only. However, a free beta version with full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities is available at [https://www.cdata.com/solutions/mcp](https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=HRZK-V&type=beta).

Question 4

What is the CData JDBC Driver for Facebook Ads?

Accepted Answer

It's a component that allows you to connect to your Facebook Ads account, exposing your data as relational SQL models, making it accessible for querying.

Question 5

How do I set up the Facebook Ads MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The setup involves cloning the repository, building the server, downloading and licensing the CData JDBC Driver, configuring your connection to Facebook Ads, and creating a `.prp` file.

Question 6

How do I integrate the MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You need to modify the `claude_desktop_config.json` file to add the new MCP server, specifying the command and arguments to run the server.

Question 7

Can I run the MCP Server independently?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can run the server independently for testing purposes using the command `java -jar /PATH/TO/CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar /PATH/TO/Salesforce.prp`.

Question 8

What kind of queries can I run?

Accepted Answer

You can run any SQL SELECT query that is supported by the CData JDBC Driver for Facebook Ads. You can also use the natural language interface of Claude Desktop to ask questions about your data.

Question 9

What do I do if I cannot see the CData MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Ensure you have fully quit and restarted Claude Desktop for the changes to take effect.

Question 10

What if Claude Desktop is unable to retrieve data?

Accepted Answer

Double-check your connection configuration using the Connection String builder and ensure the connection string is correctly entered in the `.prp` file.

Question 11

Where can I get help if I'm having 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 12

Where can I get help if I'm having trouble using the MCP server, or have any other feedback?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What license is the Facebook Ads MCP Server under?

Accepted Answer

The server is licensed under the MIT License.

Question 14

Where can I find more information about UBOS?

Accepted Answer

Visit the UBOS website at [https://ubos.tech](https://ubos.tech) to learn more about our AI Agent development platform.

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