How to Use the CData Connect Cloud MCP in Claude

Q: What's the best way to ask Claude Desktop to query CData Connect Cloud?

Be direct. Say "Using CData, find all users from the customers table whose last name is Smith." Claude sees the CData tools from the MCP Server and knows to use cdataexecutequery.

Let Claude Desktop query any database or API using plain English and CData Connect Cloud.

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Talk to Your Data

This toolset turns Claude into a data analyst. You can ask it to `cdata_list_connections` to see what's available, then `cdata_execute_query` to pull information from any of them. No need to remember which database holds what. It's not just about reading data. Your agent can configure new backends with `cdata_create_connection` and check them with `cdata_test_connection`. All from the chat prompt.

Understand Your Database Instantly

Stop digging through database docs. Ask Claude to describe a data source. It uses `cdata_get_schema_metadata` and `cdata_list_tables` to give you a full picture of what's inside. Need to know the exact columns in a table? Just ask. Your agent will run `cdata_get_table_columns` to get the field names and types, so you know exactly what you can query.

Organize Your Data with an MCP Server

CData Connect Cloud lets you group data sources into logical workspaces. You can have Claude `cdata_list_workspaces` to see how your data is segmented, like "Production" vs. "Staging". This makes managing access simple. This MCP Server ensures your AI client only sees the connections and tables it's supposed to. It's a clean way to handle data from dozens of different APIs and databases without the usual mess.

Setup guide

Set up CData Connect Cloud MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The CData Connect Cloud MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the CData Connect Cloud MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under cdata-connect-cloud-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cdata-connect-cloud-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CData Connect Cloud MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the CData Connect Cloud MCP Server to your local config file. This lets the desktop app run the tools and talk to your data sources. You can also connect via the claude.ai web UI if you're using a public endpoint.

Yes, that's the point. CData abstracts the data source. As long as you've set up the connections, Claude can query your local Postgres and a remote Salesforce API one after the other.

Be direct. Say "Using CData, find all users from the `customers` table whose last name is Smith." Claude sees the CData tools from the MCP Server and knows to use `cdata_execute_query`.

Yes. The ability to connect to an MCP Server is part of the Claude client itself, on free or paid plans. You just need a Vinkius subscription for the server.

Your database credentials and connection strings are stored securely in CData Connect Cloud, not in your chat history. Claude only receives the query results it asks for. Vinkius manages the server in an ephemeral sandbox, so your data isn't persisted there.

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