A powerful data connectivity skill that enables AI agents to interact with CData Software drivers, databases, and SaaS applications.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install cdata-software
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install cdata-software using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is CData Software?
CData Software provides industry-leading connectivity solutions, allowing developers and data engineers to integrate diverse data sources with applications and platforms. This Openclaw Skills integration leverages the Membrane framework to provide seamless access to databases, SaaS APIs, and enterprise applications without the headache of manual authentication plumbing.
By using this skill, agents can perform complex data operations, manage records, and automate workflows across multiple systems. It acts as a unified interface for data connectivity, ensuring that your AI workflows remain robust and secure by offloading credential management to the Membrane server-side infrastructure.
CData Software Use Cases
- Querying SaaS application data and databases using natural language intent.
- Automating data sync workflows between disparate enterprise systems.
- Managing records and table columns across CData Software connectors.
- Building data-driven AI agents that require real-time access to live business records.
- Performing proxy requests to specific CData Software endpoints when custom logic is required.
How CData Software Works
- Installation: The agent or user installs the Membrane CLI to establish a bridge between the local environment and the data provider.
- Authentication: A secure connection is established using the
membrane logincommand, which handles tenant and agent-specific configurations. - Connection Management: The skill uses
membrane connection ensureto create or retrieve a connection to a specific CData Software domain or app URL. - Action Discovery: The agent searches for specific data actions (like QUERY or UPDATE) using natural language intent via the
action listcommand. - Execution: The agent runs the identified actions or performs direct proxy requests, with Membrane automatically handling header injection and credential refreshing.
CData Software Setup
Prerequisites
Install the Membrane CLI globally to enable Openclaw Skills connectivity:
npm install -g @membranehq/cli@latest
Authentication
Log in and specify your agent type (e.g., openclaw):
membrane login --tenant --clientName=openclaw
Establish Connection
Create a connection to the CData Software service:
membrane connection ensure "https://www.cdata.com/" --json
CData Software Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes interaction through a hierarchical data model focused on connectivity and querying:
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
| Connection | The primary auth and configuration link to a data source. |
| Table | The structural representation of data sets within the source. |
| Column | Metadata describing specific data fields within a table. |
| Query | The execution object used to retrieve or manipulate records. |
| Action | Pre-built functions containing inputSchema and outputSchema for easy integration. |
CData Software Advanced Features
- Automatic Auth Lifecycle: Never manage API keys locally; the skill handles OAuth and token refreshes server-side.
- Natural Language Intent: Discover capabilities by describing what you want to do (e.g., 'search for records') rather than browsing API docs.
- Transparent Proxy: Send raw HTTP requests through a secure proxy that automatically injects base URLs and auth headers.
- Long-polling State Management: Use the
--waitflag to handle asynchronous connection building and client-side action requirements. - Machine-Readable Outputs: All commands support
--jsonflags for perfect integration with AI agent parsing logic.
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