Qlik MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI assistants like Claude to your Qlik Cloud and Qlik Sense Enterprise environments. This enables natural language interactions with your analytics platform.

Own your AI. Create your own way to interact with your data.

Features

• 34 MCP Tools across 12 categories
• Dual Platform Support - Qlik Cloud and Qlik Sense Enterprise (On-Premise)
• Natural Language Analytics - Ask questions about your data in plain English
• Full Lifecycle Management - Apps, reloads, users, spaces, and more
• AI/ML Integration - AutoML experiments, Qlik Answers assistants
• Enterprise Governance - Users, roles, permissions, compliance

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Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ - Download from nodejs.org
• Claude Desktop - Download from claude.ai/download
• Qlik Cloud tenant OR Qlik Sense Enterprise server

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Step 1: Download the MCP Server

Windows (Recommended)

1. Download the ZIP file from GitHub:

   • Go to: https://github.com/undsoul/qlik-claude-mcp
   • Click green “Code” button → “Download ZIP”

2. *Extract to C:* (recommended for simple paths):

   • Right-click the downloaded ZIP → Extract All
   • Extract to: C:\
   • You should now have: C:\qlik-claude-mcp-main\

3. Open PowerShell and install dependencies:

   cd C:\qlik-claude-mcp-main
   npm install
   

macOS / Linux

git clone https://github.com/undsoul/qlik-claude-mcp.git
cd qlik-claude-mcp
npm install

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Step 2: Install Claude Desktop

1. Download Claude Desktop from claude.ai/download
2. Install and sign in with your Anthropic account

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Step 3: Get Your Qlik API Key

For Qlik Cloud:

1. Log in to your Qlik Cloud tenant
2. Click your profile icon (top right) → Profile settings
3. Go to API keys section
4. Click Generate new key
5. Copy and save the API key (you won’t see it again!)

For Qlik Sense Enterprise (On-Premise):

1. Open QMC → Start → Certificates
2. Add a machine name (e.g., MCP-Client)
3. Click Export certificates
4. Important settings:
   • Certificate file format: Choose PEM format (not Windows format)
   • Check Include secret key
5. Export and save the files:
   • client.pem - Client certificate
   • client_key.pem - Private key
6. Note the paths where you saved these files

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Step 4: Configure Claude Desktop

Open Config File (Easiest Way)

1. Open Claude Desktop
2. Click Settings (gear icon) or File menu
3. Click “Edit Config” or “Settings” → “Developer” → “Edit Config”
4. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor
5. Paste the configuration below and Save (Ctrl+S)

Config file location: