- MCP Iceberg Catalog
MCP Iceberg Catalog
What is MCP Iceberg Catalog?
MCP Iceberg Catalog is a server implementation for interacting with Apache Iceberg, enabling data lake discovery and metadata search through a LLM prompt.
How to use MCP Iceberg Catalog?
To use the MCP Iceberg Catalog, install it via Smithery in Claude Desktop by running a specific command in your terminal and configuring the necessary settings in the claude_desktop_config.json file.
Key features of MCP Iceberg Catalog?
- SQL interface for querying and managing Iceberg tables.
- Integration with Claude desktop for enhanced data lake management.
- Support for various SQL operations like LIST TABLES, DESCRIBE TABLE, SELECT, and INSERT.
Use cases of MCP Iceberg Catalog?
- Managing and querying large datasets in data lakes.
- Facilitating metadata search for Iceberg tables.
- Enabling data operations through a user-friendly SQL interface.
FAQ from MCP Iceberg Catalog?
- What are the prerequisites for installation?
You need Python 3.10 or higher, a UV package installer, and access to an Iceberg REST catalog and S3-compatible storage.
- Can I use it without Claude Desktop?
The MCP Iceberg Catalog is designed to work with Claude Desktop for optimal performance and usability.
- What SQL operations are supported?
Currently, it supports LIST TABLES, DESCRIBE TABLE, SELECT, and INSERT operations, with more features planned for future updates.