Question 1

What is the CData MCP Server for Smartsheet?

Accepted Answer

It's a tool that allows Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude Desktop to query and interact with live data from Smartsheet using natural language, without needing SQL.

Question 2

What is MCP?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Question 3

What are the benefits of using this server?

Accepted Answer

Seamless integration with Smartsheet, natural language querying, real-time data access, and simplified setup for AI-powered data analysis.

Question 4

Is this server read-only?

Accepted Answer

This specific server is read-only. However, a free beta version with read/write capabilities is available at CData's website.

Question 5

What is the CData JDBC Driver for Smartsheet?

Accepted Answer

The CData JDBC Driver connects to Smartsheet by exposing its data as relational SQL models, which the server uses to translate natural language queries into SQL.

Question 6

How do I set up the server?

Accepted Answer

The setup involves cloning the repository, building the server with Maven, downloading and licensing the CData JDBC Driver, configuring the connection, creating a .prp file with connection properties, and configuring your client (e.g. Claude Desktop).

Question 7

What is a .prp file?

Accepted Answer

It's a configuration file containing properties for the JDBC connection, such as the driver path, driver class, JDBC URL, and server details.

Question 8

What tools are available in the server?

Accepted Answer

The server provides tools like `get_tables` (to list available tables), `get_columns` (to list columns in a table), and `run_query` (to execute SQL queries).

Question 9

How do I use the server with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You need to create a `claude_desktop_config.json` file to add the server, specifying the command and arguments to run the server's JAR file with the .prp file.

Question 10

What if I can't see the server in Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Ensure you have fully quit and restarted Claude Desktop.

Question 11

What if Claude Desktop can't retrieve data?

Accepted Answer

Double-check your connection configuration and ensure it's properly set up using the Connection String builder.

Question 12

Where can I get support if I have trouble connecting to Smartsheet?

Accepted Answer

Contact the CData Support Team.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Join the CData Community.

Question 14

What license is this MCP server under?

Accepted Answer

It's licensed under the MIT License.

Question 15

What data sources are supported by CData?

Accepted Answer

The table in the documentation shows All Supported Sources, including Access, Act CRM, Active Directory, Azure, BigQuery, Cassandra, DB2, Excel, Facebook, GitHub, Google, Hive, Hubspot, Jira, LinkedIn, MariaDB, MongoDB, MySQL, NetSuite, OData, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redshift, Salesforce, SAP, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Snowflake, SQL Server, and many more.

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