About Teradata
Teradata is an MCP server published by Teradata in the Developer Tools category: the community development of a MCP server for a Teradata database.
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Install
git clone https://github.com/Teradata/teradata-mcp-serverThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
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README
Quick Start (Choose Your Path)
| Client | Best For | Setup Time |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Desktop | Exploratory analysis, platform admin | 5 min |
| VS Code + Copilot | Data engineering, agent development | 5 min |
| Open WebUI | Testing new LLMs locally | 5 min |
| Code Examples | Build your own client | varies |
| Flowise | Visual agent builder | 10 min |
Pre-requisites: Teradata database (or free sandbox) + uv
Claude Desktop Setup (No Installation)
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings > Developer > Edit Config):
{
"mcpServers": {
"teradata": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["teradata-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"DATABASE_URI": "teradata://<USERNAME>:<PASSWORD>@<HOST_URL>:1025/<USERNAME>"
}
}
}
}
What You Can Do
| Use Case | Capabilities | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Query & Analyze | Explore tables, profile data, explain results, visualize patterns—no SQL needed | base, dba, qlty, plot |
| Semantic Layer | Generate custom semantic layers and tools from YAML or with our Agent Skill | Learn more → |
| AI & RAG Pipelines | Semantic search, retrieval-augmented generation, vector storage | rag, tdvs, fs |
| Database Admin | Manage security, monitor capacity, automate backups | dba, sec, bar |
What's New (Latest Release)
- FastMCP v4 — Sessionless protocol, background tasks for long-running analytics, argument completion
- Response Caching — 5-minute TTL signals reduce redundant database queries in multi-turn conversations
- Guard Mode — Multi-step confirmation flows for destructive operations (bar_, sec_)
- Background Tasks —
tdml_*analytic functions return task IDs for polling instead of blocking - Argument Completion — Auto-suggest table and column names from schema as users type
- Hooks Capability — Intercept tool calls for custom monitoring, audit, or rate-limiting
- Row Limit Protection — Configurable caps (
DEFAULT_ROW_LIMIT,MAX_ROW_LIMIT) prevent LLM token overflow - Enhanced Security — VX views for fine-grained row-level access control
Extend & Deploy
Add Custom Logic
Use hooks to intercept tool calls for monitoring, audit trails, or validation → Hooks Guide
Define Semantic Layers
Create domain-specific tools, prompts, and cubes in YAML → Customization Guide
Deploy Everywhere
Run as CLI (uv), HTTP server, Docker container, or cloud service → Installation Guide
See It In Action
- Voice Agent — Real-time bidirectional audio with Amazon Nova Sonic
- Web Agent — Interactive chat UI with Google ADK framework
- Flowise Builder — Visual drag-and-drop workflows
- Custom Middleware — Performance monitoring patterns
Learn More
- Full Documentation — Installation, configuration, architecture, security
- Video Tutorials — Step-by-step walkthroughs
- Developer Guide — Extend and contribute
- Architecture — How components work together
Contributing
We welcome contributions! See our Contributing Guide and Developer Guide to get started.
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