Zoho Books MCP Server by CData

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About Zoho Books 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 Zoho Books (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=GZZK-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\\zoho-books.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Zoho Books MCP Server by CData?

Zoho Books MCP Server by CData is a read-only MCP server that enables LLMs (e.g., Claude Desktop) to query live Zoho Books data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Zoho Books, exposing the data as relational SQL models.

How to use Zoho Books MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with Maven, install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Zoho Books, then create a .prp file with your JDBC connection string. Configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to run the Java command with the JAR and .prp file. The server exposes tools like get_tables, get_columns, and run_query.

Key features of Zoho Books MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to Zoho Books data via MCP
Query live data using natural language
Exposes Zoho Books as SQL tables
Supports get_tables, get_columns, and run_query tools
Uses stdio transport for local execution
Built with the CData JDBC Driver for Zoho Books

Use cases of Zoho Books MCP Server by CData

AI assistants retrieving invoice, customer, or account data
Analyzing financial trends with LLMs
Answering business questions from Zoho Books without writing SQL

FAQ from Zoho Books MCP Server by CData

What is the difference between this server and the CData MCP Server for Zoho Books (beta)?

This server is read-only; the beta version supports full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities.

What dependencies are required to run this server?

Java and the CData JDBC Driver for Zoho Books must be installed and licensed.

How do I configure the connection to Zoho Books?

Create a .prp file with the JDBC connection string, driver path, driver class, and optional table list, then reference it in your MCP client configuration.

Can this server be used with remote MCP clients?

No, the server uses stdio transport and can only be used with clients running on the same machine.

What license governs this server?

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between this server and the CData MCP Server for Zoho Books (beta)?

This server is read-only; the beta version supports full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities.

What dependencies are required to run this server?

Java and the CData JDBC Driver for Zoho Books must be installed and licensed.

How do I configure the connection to Zoho Books?

Create a `.prp` file with the JDBC connection string, driver path, driver class, and optional table list, then reference it in your MCP client configuration.

Can this server be used with remote MCP clients?

No, the server uses stdio transport and can only be used with clients running on the same machine.

What license governs this server?

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License.

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