# sdcreader MCP server

> Allows an AI client to search, describe, and read Semantic Data Charter models and governed data records.

- Repository: https://github.com/SemanticDataCharter/sdcreader
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/semanticdatacharter/sdcreader
- Transport: stdio
- Stars: 0
- License: Apache-2.0
- Latest version: 4.4.1

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add sdcreader -- uvx sdcreader
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sdcreader": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sdcreader"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "sdcreader": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sdcreader"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"sdcreader","type":"stdio","command":"uvx","args":["sdcreader"]}'
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sdcreader": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sdcreader"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add sdcreader -- uvx sdcreader
```

### Codex config.toml (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.sdcreader]
command = "uvx"
args = ["sdcreader"]
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user sdcreader uvx -- sdcreader
```

### Gemini settings.json (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sdcreader": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sdcreader"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## FAQ

### How can I search for models?

You can use the find_models tool to search the public catalog by text or list models in a public project by name.

### Can the server read data records?

Yes, the read_record tool reads a Governed Data Record against its model, providing attributes, values, paths, and context.

### Does the server require an account?

No, the server is read-only and does not require an account to access the public catalog.