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The CData CLI is a command-line tool that lets you connect to and query data sources using CData JDBC drivers. You can manage driver licenses, configure connections, run SQL queries, and explore schema metadata — all from a terminal.

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Key features

  • Driver management: Download, list, activate, and inspect connection properties for CData drivers.
  • Connection management: Create, list, update, and delete named connections to your data sources.
  • SQL queries: Execute SQL queries against any connected data source and receive results as JSON.
  • Schema discovery: Browse catalogs, schemas, tables, columns, stored procedures, and parameters.
  • JSON output: All output is structured JSON, making it easy to pipe into other tools or scripts.

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Requirements

  • Java 17 or later (the installer can automatically install Adoptium JRE 17)
  • CData JDBC drivers (placed in ./ or ./lib/ relative to the CLI executable)
  • Some drivers require additional third-party libraries. See Third-party dependencies.

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Next steps