Overview

This guide walks you through connecting the inmydata MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to Claude.ai, enabling Claude to query and analyse your inmydata datasets through natural language conversations.

The MCP protocol allows AI assistants like Claude to securely connect to external data sources. Once configured, you can ask Claude questions about your data and receive instant insights without leaving your conversation.

Prerequisites

  • An active inmydata ISS account with administrator access
  • A Claude.ai account (Pro or Team subscription required for custom connectors)
  • Access to configure MCP clients in your inmydata tenant

Part 1: Create an MCP Client in inmydata

First, you need to create MCP client credentials in your inmydata tenant that Claude will use to authenticate.

  1. Sign in to your inmydata platform at [tenant].inmydata.com using your credentials.
  2. Navigate to the AI settings. From the main interface, access the settings menu and select the AI section from the left sidebar.
  3. Locate the MCP Clients section. This section displays any existing MCP clients and allows you to create new ones.
  4. Click the "+ Add client" button in the top right corner of the MCP Clients panel.
  5. Configure the new client:

Name

Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Claude")

Client Type

Select "Claude" from the dropdown

 

  1. Click OK to create the client.
  2. Save your credentials immediately. A dialog will appear showing your Client ID and Client Secret.

⚠ Important: Copy both the Client ID and Client Secret now. The Client Secret will not be shown again. If you lose these credentials, you will need to create a new client.

 

  1. Click "Copy client ID" and paste it somewhere safe. Repeat for "Copy client secret".
  2. Click OK to close the credentials dialog. Your new Claude client will now appear in the MCP Clients list.

Part 2: Configure the Connector in Claude.ai

Now configure Claude.ai to connect to your inmydata tenant using the credentials you just created.

  1. Open Claude.ai in your web browser and sign in to your account.
  2. Access Settings. Click your profile icon and select Settings.
  3. Navigate to Connectors. In the left sidebar, click Connectors.
  4. Add a custom connector. Click the "Add custom connector" button.
  5. Enter the connector details:

Name

inmydata (or your preferred name)

Remote MCP server URL

https://mcp.inmydata.com/mcp

 

  1. Expand "Advanced settings" to reveal the authentication fields.
  2. Enter your credentials:

Client ID

Paste your Client ID from Part 1

OAuth Client Secret

Paste your Client Secret from Part 1

 

  1. Click "Add" to save the connector configuration.
  2. Verify the connection. Your new inmydata connector should now appear in the Connectors list with a "Configure" button, indicating it is successfully connected.

Using the inmydata Connector

Once connected, you can query your inmydata datasets directly in Claude conversations. Simply start a new chat and ask questions about your data. Claude will use the MCP connection to retrieve and analyse your information.

Example Queries

  • "Give me the total value of orders year on year"
  • "What are the top 10 suppliers by spend this quarter?"
  • "Show me purchase order trends for the last 12 months"
  • "Compare sales performance across regions"

Claude will automatically use the MCP tools (such as "Get schema", "Get rows fast", and "Query results fast") to retrieve and present your data along with helpful analysis.

Security Considerations

  • Keep your credentials secure. Never share your Client ID and Client Secret publicly or commit them to version control.
  • Data access follows your inmydata permissions. Claude can only access the data your user account has permission to view in inmydata.
  • Revoke access if needed. You can delete the MCP client in inmydata at any time to immediately revoke Claude's access to your data.

Troubleshooting

  • Connection fails: Verify that both the Client ID and Client Secret are copied correctly with no extra spaces.
  • Lost credentials: Delete the existing client in inmydata and create a new one.
  • No data returned: Ensure your inmydata user account has the necessary permissions to access the requested data subjects.
  • Connector shows "Disconnected": Click "Connect" next to the connector to re-authenticate.

Need help? Contact inmydata support at support@inmydata.com