About Databricks MCP Server
Databricks MCP Server is an MCP server that connects to the Databricks API so LLMs can run SQL queries and inspect jobs. It suits users who want natural language access to a Databricks workspace.
Key features
- 01Runs SQL queries on Databricks SQL warehouses
- 02Lists all jobs in the workspace
- 03Retrieves the status of a specific job
- 04Returns detailed information about a job
Use cases
- 01Asking an LLM to count records or list tables
- 02Checking the status of a specific job
- 03Reviewing job details when troubleshooting
MCP support
This project is an MCP server that exposes four tools to MCP clients: run_sql_query, list_jobs, get_job_status and get_job_details.
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 READMEDatabricks MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects to Databricks API, allowing LLMs to run SQL queries, list jobs, and get job status.
Features
- Run SQL queries on Databricks SQL warehouses
- List all Databricks jobs
- Get status of specific Databricks jobs
- Get detailed information about Databricks jobs
Prerequisites
- Python 3.7+
- Databricks workspace with:
- Personal access token
- SQL warehouse endpoint
- Permissions to run queries and access jobs
Setup
- Clone this repository
- Create and activate a virtual environment (recommended):
python -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate # On Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate - Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt - Create a
.envfile in the root directory with the following variables:DATABRICKS_HOST=your-databricks-instance.cloud.databricks.com DATABRICKS_TOKEN=your-personal-access-token DATABRICKS_HTTP_PATH=/sql/1.0/warehouses/your-warehouse-id - Test your connection (optional but recommended):
python test_connection.py
Obtaining Databricks Credentials
- Host: Your Databricks instance URL (e.g.,
your-instance.cloud.databricks.com) - Token: Create a personal access token in Databricks:
- Go to User Settings (click your username in the top right)
- Select "Developer" tab
- Click "Manage" under "Access tokens"
- Generate a new token, and save it immediately
- HTTP Path: For your SQL warehouse:
- Go to SQL Warehouses in Databricks
- Select your warehouse
- Find the connection details and copy the HTTP Path
Running the Server
Start the MCP server:
python main.py
You can test the MCP server using the inspector by running
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector python3 main.py
Available MCP Tools
The following MCP tools are available:
- run_sql_query(sql: str) - Execute SQL queries on your Databricks SQL warehouse
- list_jobs() - List all Databricks jobs in your workspace
- get_job_status(job_id: int) - Get the status of a specific Databricks job by ID
- get_job_details(job_id: int) - Get detailed information about a specific Databricks job
Example Usage with LLMs
When used with LLMs that support the MCP protocol, this server enables natural language interaction with your Databricks environment:
- "Show me all tables in the database"
- "Run a query to count records in the customer table"
- "List all my Databricks jobs"
- "Check the status of job #123"
- "Show me details about job #456"
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
- Ensure your Databricks host is correct and doesn't include
https://prefix - Check that your SQL warehouse is running and accessible
- Verify your personal access token has the necessary permissions
- Run the included test script:
python test_connection.py
Security Considerations
- Your Databricks personal access token provides direct access to your workspace
- Secure your
.envfile and never commit it to version control - Consider using Databricks token with appropriate permission scopes only
- Run this server in a secure environment
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