About Data Dictionary MCP
Data Dictionary MCP converts database tables into readable, Wikipedia-style data dictionaries. It is intended for teams documenting schemas, using AI agents to analyze and describe JSON, CSV, and plain-text inputs.
Key features
- 01Process JSON, CSV, and plain text
- 02Extract schemas into a unified representation
- 03Generate field descriptions and relationships
- 04Coordinate AI agents through MCP
- 05Format dictionaries in a Wikipedia-style layout
Use cases
- 01Document schemas provided as JSON or CSV
- 02Generate human-readable descriptions of database fields
- 03Coordinate schema analysis and verification with AI agents
MCP support
The MCP server coordinates AI agents that analyze, describe, and verify database structures. It supports schema extraction and data-dictionary generation.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEData Dictionary MCP
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that coordinates AI agents to transform database tables into Wikipedia-style data dictionaries.
Overview
The Data Dictionary MCP project automates the conversion of various database formats into comprehensive, human-readable data dictionaries using AI-powered analysis and description. It leverages the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to coordinate AI agents for analyzing, describing, and verifying database structures.
Features
- Multi-Format Support: Process JSON, CSV, and Plain Text files (with more formats planned)
- AI-Powered Analysis: Generate field descriptions and identify relationships
- MCP Integration: Coordinate AI agents using the Model Context Protocol
- Schema Extraction: Extract database schemas from various formats into a unified representation
- Wikipedia-Style Output: Present data dictionaries in a familiar, accessible format
Project Status
This project is in active development. See the Project Roadmap for details.
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Python 3.9+
- Git
- pip or poetry for dependency management
Installation
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/jonahkeegan/data-dictionary-mcp.git cd data-dictionary-mcp -
Create a virtual environment:
python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate -
Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt -
Run the application:
python src/main.py
Project Structure
data-dictionary-mcp/
├── docs/ # Documentation
├── src/ # Source code
│ ├── mcp/ # MCP server components
│ ├── analyzers/ # Format analyzers
│ ├── agents/ # Agent coordination
│ └── dictionary/ # Dictionary generation
├── tests/ # Test suite
├── memory-bank/ # Cline memory bank
├── .gitignore
├── .clinerules # Cline rules
├── README.md
└── requirements.txt
Project Roadmap
Milestone 1: MCP Server Foundation and Format Analyzers
- Implement MCP server with basic tool definitions
- Develop format analyzers for JSON, CSV, and Plain Text
- Create schema extraction system
- Implement unit tests for core components
Milestone 2: AI Agent Coordination and Field Description
- Implement agent coordination system
- Develop field description generation
- Create task distribution and result aggregation
- Add integration tests
Milestone 3: Content Verification and Publishing
- Implement content validation
- Develop Wikipedia-style formatting
- Create export capabilities
- Add end-to-end tests
Milestone 4: User Interface and Deployment
- Develop web interface
- Implement search capabilities
- Add user feedback system
- Create deployment infrastructure
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
This project is open source and available under the MIT License.
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