GitHub MCP Server by CData

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About GitHub MCP Server by CData

This read-only MCP Server allows you to connect to GitHub data from Claude Desktop through CData JDBC Drivers. For full CRUD support, check out the first managed MCP platform: CData Connect AI (https://www.cdata.com/ai/).

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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\\github.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is GitHub MCP Server by CData?

GitHub MCP Server by CData is a local, read-only MCP server that allows large language models (LLMs) like Claude Desktop to query live GitHub data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for GitHub, which exposes GitHub data as relational SQL models.

How to use GitHub MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with Maven (mvn clean install), download and license the CData JDBC Driver for GitHub, create a .prp connection file, and configure Claude Desktop via claude_desktop_config.json. The server runs on stdio and is invoked by the client.

Key features of GitHub MCP Server by CData

Local, read-only MCP server for GitHub data.
Query live GitHub data using natural language.
Exposes GitHub data as relational SQL models.
Provides tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query.
Integrates with Claude Desktop and JSON-RPC clients.

Use cases of GitHub MCP Server by CData

Ask an LLM about repository issues or pull requests.
Query project status or ticket counts in natural language.
Retrieve a list of GitHub tables and columns for exploration.
Run SQL SELECT queries against GitHub data directly.

FAQ from GitHub MCP Server by CData

What does this MCP server do?

It provides a read-only interface for LLMs to query GitHub data via the MCP protocol, using the CData JDBC Driver for GitHub.

How do I set up the server?

Clone the repo, build with Maven, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for GitHub, create a .prp file with connection details, and configure Claude Desktop to run the JAR.

Is the server read-only?

Yes, the project explicitly builds a local read-only MCP server. For full read-write capabilities, see the separate CData MCP Server for GitHub or the CData Connect AI platform.

What transport does the server use?

The server uses stdio, so it can only be used with clients running on the same machine as the server.

What are the runtime dependencies?

Java (to run the JAR), Maven (to build), and the CData JDBC Driver for GitHub (requires licensing).

Frequently asked questions

What does this MCP server do?

It provides a read-only interface for LLMs to query GitHub data via the MCP protocol, using the CData JDBC Driver for GitHub.

How do I set up the server?

Clone the repo, build with Maven, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for GitHub, create a `.prp` file with connection details, and configure Claude Desktop to run the JAR.

Is the server read-only?

Yes, the project explicitly builds a local read-only MCP server. For full read-write capabilities, see the separate CData MCP Server for GitHub or the CData Connect AI platform.

What transport does the server use?

The server uses `stdio`, so it can only be used with clients running on the same machine as the server.

What are the runtime dependencies?

Java (to run the JAR), Maven (to build), and the CData JDBC Driver for GitHub (requires licensing).

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