Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

This page introduces the KDB-X MCP Server and explains how to connect natural language clients to KDB-X using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Overview

The MCP Server integration connects KDB-X to any client that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This setup allows both users and AI models to interact with KDB-X using natural language through AI-powered applications like Claude, GPT, or Gemini.

When exposed to an MCP-compliant client, KDB-X can process user queries and return context-aware responses using its production-grade resources, intelligent prompts, and robust tools, without requiring users to write q code.

The integration follows the MCP standard defined by Anthropic, ensuring compatibility with a growing ecosystem of third-party clients. Its modular design also allows technical teams to tailor and extend functionality with product-specific APIs and custom logic.

KDB-X MCP Server is built on a flexible framework with:

  • Curated prompts and tools for running SQL, exploring tables, and guiding AI behavior

  • Configurable templates for customizing behavior per product or use case

  • Built-in protections for safe query execution (for example, blocking destructive SQL)

  • Auto-discovery of new tools and resources without manual registration

How it works

In this setup, the end user submits a natural language request through an MCP client application. The LLM, embedded within or accessible to that client, interprets the request and determines which tools, prompts, or resources (included in the MCP Server) to invoke to complete the task.

The selected action is then passed to the MCP Server, which routes the call to the KDB-X backend (via its SQL interface) and returns a structured result. This design supports repeatable use cases such as enterprise AI assistants, database explorers, and conversational data tools.

Why use MCP with KDB-X?

Read our blog post exploring this integration and example workflows: The Future of FinTech is Agentic — Build it with KDB-X MCP.

Compatibility

Compatible with KDB-X 1.0. and later.

Get started

Configuration and usage instructions are available in the MCP Server README file.