Zoho CRM MCP Server by CData

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About Zoho CRM MCP Server by CData

This read-only MCP Server allows you to connect to Zoho CRM 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\\zoho-crm.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Zoho CRM MCP Server by CData?

Zoho CRM MCP Server by CData is a local, read-only MCP server that allows LLMs (e.g., Claude Desktop) to query live Zoho CRM data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Zoho CRM, which exposes Zoho CRM as relational SQL models, and makes that data available through the Model Context Protocol — no SQL required from the user.

How to use Zoho CRM MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build the JAR with Maven (mvn clean install), then download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Zoho CRM. Configure your connection string using the driver’s utility, create a .prp file with JDBC properties (prefix, server name, driver path, JDBC URL, etc.), and add the server to your client’s MCP configuration (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json). The server uses stdio transport and runs on the same machine as the client.

Key features of Zoho CRM MCP Server by CData

Read-only MCP server for live Zoho CRM data
Exposes Zoho CRM as relational SQL tables
No SQL needed — ask natural language questions
Built using the CData JDBC Driver for Zoho CRM
Provides tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query
Licensed under MIT

Use cases of Zoho CRM MCP Server by CData

Query live Zoho CRM accounts, contacts, opportunities via AI assistants
Discover available tables and columns in your Zoho CRM instance
Run SQL SELECT queries programmatically through JSON-RPC
Integrate Zoho CRM data into LLM-powered analytics workflows

FAQ from Zoho CRM MCP Server by CData

Is this server read-only?

Yes. This project builds a local, read-only MCP server. For full read/write/delete capabilities, CData offers a separate MCP server.

What do I need to install first?

You need Java, Maven, and the CData JDBC Driver for Zoho CRM (download and license separately).

How do I authenticate to Zoho CRM?

Use the JDBC connection string utility (java -jar cdata.jdbc.zohocrm.jar) to configure OAuth. The server will authenticate in your browser when testing the connection.

Can I use this with a remote client?

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

Where can I get help?

For connection issues, contact the CData Support Team. For MCP server issues, join the CData Community.

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