IBM i MCP Server
An open-source, IBM-published Model Context Protocol server that lets AI agents and LLMs query Db2 for i data, inspect system objects, and take defined actions on IBM i using natural language.
The IBM i MCP Server is an open-source project published by IBM on GitHub, implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard for connecting AI agents and LLM-powered tools to external data and actions. For an IBM i shop, it means an AI agent can query Db2 for i data, inspect system objects, and take defined actions on IBM i, all through natural language, rather than requiring hand-written SQL for every question.
How it connects to Db2 for i
Mapepire connectivity
Uses Mapepire, a secure, modern Db2 for i connectivity layer, to reach Db2 for i data rather than an older or ad hoc connection method.
YAML-defined tools
SQL tools are defined in YAML, shared with a companion ibmi CLI (@ibm/ibmi-cli), so the same tool definitions can be used from an AI agent or from the command line.
MCP-compatible clients
Works with any MCP-compatible AI client, including Claude, GPT-4-based tools, and local LLMs, rather than being tied to one specific AI vendor.
What it is not
This is not a machine learning or predictive-modeling feature. It does not train or score models, and it is not a substitute for a demand-forecasting or anomaly-detection capability. It is an agent-connectivity and tooling layer: it lets an external AI agent or LLM query and act on Db2 for i data using natural language.
The IBM i MCP Server is in beta, opened October 27, 2025. Confirm current capability and production-readiness against IBM's GitHub repository before scoping a project around it.
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