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baselight-mcp

v1.0.0

Connects to the Baselight MCP (Model Context Protocol)

Sourced from ClawHub, Authored by pjsousa79

Installation

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Baselight MCP

Use Baselight via MCP to browse, discover, and query Baselight datasets directly from your AI tool or IDE.

MCP Server URL: https://api.baselight.app/mcp

When to Use This Skill

  • User wants datasets for a topic
  • User wants structured tables
  • User wants SQL analysis
  • User wants verifiable results

Quick Start

Connect using OAuth or API key depending on client.

OAuth Clients

  • ChatGPT connectors
  • Claude Web/Desktop

API Key Clients

  • VS Code
  • Gemini CLI
  • LibreChat

Workflow

  1. Understand question
  2. Discover datasets
  3. Inspect schema
  4. Query data
  5. Return results + SQL

Query Format

Tables use:

@username.dataset.table

Example:

SELECT * FROM @user.soccer.matches LIMIT 10;

Best Practices

  • Discover first
  • Inspect schema
  • Query iteratively
  • Include SQL
  • Explain assumptions

Limitations

  • Requires Baselight account or API key
  • Query limits may apply
  • Dataset freshness varies

Troubleshooting

Connection fails: - Verify MCP URL - Reauthenticate or regenerate key

Unauthorized: - Invalid key or expired OAuth

Slow query: - Reduce scope - Add LIMIT

Support

Docs: https://baselight.ai/docs/connecting-to-the-baselight-mcp-server/

App: https://baselight.app