Blackbaud FE NXT MCP Server by CData

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About Blackbaud FE NXT MCP Server by CData

This project builds a read-only MCP server. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities and a simplified setup, check out our free CData MCP Server for Blackbaud FE NXT (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=OZZK-V&type=beta

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "{classname_dash}": {
      "command": "PATH\\TO\\java.exe",
      "args": [
        "-jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\blackbaud-fe-nxt.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Blackbaud FE NXT MCP Server by CData?

A read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live data from Blackbaud FE NXT. It uses the CData JDBC Driver for Blackbaud FE NXT to expose the data as relational SQL models, enabling natural language questions without SQL.

How to use Blackbaud FE NXT MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build the JAR with Maven, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Blackbaud FE NXT, then create a .prp file with connection details. Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file using the Java command pointing to the built JAR and the .prp file. Once configured, ask natural language questions about your Blackbaud FE NXT data.

Key features of Blackbaud FE NXT MCP Server by CData

Query Blackbaud FE NXT data using natural language via AI clients.
Built on the CData JDBC Driver for Blackbaud FE NXT.
Provides tools: get_tables, get_columns, and run_query (SQL SELECT).
Read-only access to live data.
Uses stdio transport, runs on the same machine as the client.
Licensed under the MIT License.

Use cases of Blackbaud FE NXT MCP Server by CData

Ask Claude Desktop questions about fundraising or donor data.
Analyze campaign performance and donor trends conversationally.
Generate ad‑hoc reports without writing SQL queries.
Integrate Blackbaud FE NXT data into AI‑powered workflows.

FAQ from Blackbaud FE NXT MCP Server by CData

Is this server read-only?

Yes, this version provides read-only access. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, CData offers a free beta MCP server with broader functionality.

What are the system requirements?

Java (to run the JAR), Maven (to build), and the CData JDBC Driver for Blackbaud FE NXT (must be installed and licensed). The driver provides the connection to Blackbaud FE NXT.

How do I configure the connection?

Create a .prp file with properties: Prefix, ServerName, ServerVersion, DriverPath (path to the JDBC JAR), DriverClass (e.g., cdata.jdbc.blackbaudnxt.BlackBaudNXTDriver), JdbcUrl (the connection string generated by the driver’s Connection String utility), and Tables (leave blank for all tables).

What tools are available?

Three tools: {servername}_get_tables (list tables), {servername}_get_columns (list columns for a table), and {servername}_run_query (execute a SELECT SQL query). The server name prefix is set in the .prp file.

Can I use this server with cloud-based LLM clients?

No. The server uses stdio transport, so it can only be used with clients that run on the same machine as the server (e.g., a local Claude Desktop installation).

Frequently asked questions

Is this server read-only?

Yes, this version provides read-only access. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, CData offers a free beta MCP server with broader functionality.

What are the system requirements?

Java (to run the JAR), Maven (to build), and the CData JDBC Driver for Blackbaud FE NXT (must be installed and licensed). The driver provides the connection to Blackbaud FE NXT.

How do I configure the connection?

Create a `.prp` file with properties: `Prefix`, `ServerName`, `ServerVersion`, `DriverPath` (path to the JDBC JAR), `DriverClass` (e.g., `cdata.jdbc.blackbaudnxt.BlackBaudNXTDriver`), `JdbcUrl` (the connection string generated by the driver’s Connection String utility), and `Tables` (leave blank for all tables).

What tools are available?

Three tools: `{servername}_get_tables` (list tables), `{servername}_get_columns` (list columns for a table), and `{servername}_run_query` (execute a SELECT SQL query). The server name prefix is set in the `.prp` file.

Can I use this server with cloud-based LLM clients?

No. The server uses `stdio` transport, so it can only be used with clients that run on the same machine as the server (e.g., a local Claude Desktop installation).

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