The CData MCP Server for Quickbase defines each connection to Quickbase as a named configuration that Claude can use when sending natural language queries.

You create and manage these configurations using the MCP Configuration Tool. The tool automatically handles formatting, storage, and registration with Claude Desktop.

Understanding Connection Configurations

Each connection configuration is stored in a .mcp file. This file includes the details needed to initialize the connector when Claude starts a session.

• On Windows, configuration files are stored in "~/AppData/Roaming/CData/Quickbase Data Provider/".
• On macOS, configuration files are stored in "~/Library/Application Support/CData/Quickbase Data Provider/".

The .mcp file is a text file that contains a list of connection properties and a timestamp. For example:

#Tue May 20 15:48:40 EDT 2025
AuthScheme=Basic
User=myUser
Password=myPassword
Security Token=myToken

The configuration tool handles these settings automatically. Each saved configuration enables Claude to launch a dedicated MCP Server instance with the correct connector and options. Manual file editing is not required.

Authenticating to Quickbase

User Authentication

Set the AuthScheme to Basic to authenticate with this method.

To authenthenticate with user credentials, specify the following connection properties:

1. Set the Quickbase User and Password.
2. If your application requires an ApplicationToken, you must provide it otherwise an error will be thrown. You can find the ApplicationToken under MyAppName > Settings > App properties > Advanced settings > Security options > Require Application Tokens > Manage Application Token.

User Token

Set the AuthScheme to Token to authenticate with this method.

To authenthenticate with a user token, specify the following connection properties:

1. Set UserToken and you are ready to connect. You can find the UserToken under Quick Base > My Preferences > My User Information > Manage User Tokens.