Connect DataLion to Claude — over MCP

Drive DataLion in plain language: through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) you connect Claude and other AI agents directly to your projects — import data, manage reports, build widgets. Read-only by design.

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Claude builds a horizontal bar chart in DataLion over the MCP connection, with a short interpretation

DataLion connects to Claude and any MCP-compatible AI agent through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). In plain language Claude can list, read, create and edit projects, browse data sources, import Excel data, manage reports and codebooks, and add or remove widgets — via a downloadable extension with scoped API tokens.

  • 🇩🇪 Made in Munich
  • GDPR-compliant
  • DPA included
  • Hosted in Germany

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  • YouGov
  • SevenOne Media
  • Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland
  • Nielsen Sports
  • mobile.de
  • 50+ interactive chart types
  • 20+ statistical methods (R)
  • 2 weeks release cadence
  • ISO 27001 certified data centers (Germany)

Claude operates DataLion — in words

Through DataLion's MCP integration, Claude operates the software directly — no clicking through menus. You describe your goal and the AI does the work inside your project.

MCP is an open interface: what works here with Claude works in principle with any MCP-compatible AI agent. For how AI speeds up your market research as a whole, see the AI & automation overview page.

  • List, read, create and edit projects
  • Browse data sources and import Excel data
  • Manage reports and codebooks
  • Add and remove widgets via AI
Claude drives DataLion over MCP and outputs a chart with a short interpretation

Self-service Claude Desktop extension

Admins enable a dedicated integration page. There you generate a scoped API token and download a ready-to-install MCP bundle for Claude Desktop — with clear settings for the DataLion URL, write access, SSL and debug logging.

No IT tickets, no manual configuration: create a token, install the extension, test the connection — done.

  • Generate a scoped API token per user
  • Download a ready-to-install MCP bundle for Claude Desktop
  • Settings for URL, write access, SSL and debug logging
DataLion admin "Claude Desktop" page: download the extension, create a read-only API token and copy the connection values

Read-only until you allow more

Security here is no afterthought: the local bridge starts read-only. Write tools are gated behind an explicit setting — so the AI can change nothing until you allow it.

A connection test is built in, sensitive data in debug logs is redacted, and API tokens are scoped. Your respondent data stays in ISO 27001-certified data centers in Germany, GDPR-compliant and with a Data Processing Agreement.

  • Local bridge read-only by default
  • Write access explicitly opt-in
  • Built-in connection test, redacted debug logs
  • ISO 27001-certified hosting in Germany, GDPR-compliant

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We now work much more efficiently, giving us more time to take care of the derivations and insights from the data for the customers.
Jens Falkenau, Vice President of Market Research · Nielsen Sports
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Common questions about Claude & MCP

How do I connect Claude to DataLion?
Through the MCP integration and a downloadable Claude Desktop extension. On the integration page you generate a scoped API token, install the MCP bundle in Claude Desktop and test the connection — after that Claude can operate DataLion directly.
What is MCP in DataLion?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open interface that lets AI agents operate DataLion securely: listing, reading, creating and editing projects, browsing data sources, importing Excel data, and managing reports and codebooks.
What can Claude do in DataLion?
In plain language: manage projects, browse data sources, import Excel data, maintain reports and codebooks, and add and remove widgets.
Is the AI connection secure?
Yes. The local bridge starts read-only, write access is explicitly opt-in and API tokens are scoped. A connection test is built in, debug logs are redacted, and data is stored in ISO 27001-certified data centers in Germany.
Does this only work with Claude?
Claude is supported via the Claude Desktop extension. Because MCP is an open interface, the connection works in principle with any MCP-compatible AI agent.

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