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Workspace IBM i
Categories AI with IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Aug 5, 2026

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Create a tool in IBM MCP Server that extracts the definition of a query and exposes it to AI

Add a read-only tool to the IBM i MCP Server that retrieves the definition of an IBM Query for i *QRYDFN object and returns it as structured JSON. The response should include referenced files, joins, selected fields, result fields, selection criteria, sorting, grouping, output options, and optionally an equivalent SQL statement.This would allow AI assistants to explain existing queries, document legacy business rules, convert Query/400 definitions to SQL, compare queries, perform dependency analysis, and support IBM i modernization. The tool must use the authority of the connected IBM i user and must not execute the query as part of retrieving its definition.

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  • Guest
    Aug 19, 2026

    The CAAC has reviewed this IBM Idea and recommends that IBM view this as a medium priority Idea that should be addressed.

    Background: The COMMON Americas Advisory Council (CAAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers.  CAAC has a key role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual IBM Ideas on the broader IBM i community and has therefore reviewed your Idea.

    For more information about CAAC, see www.common.org/caac

    Brandon Pederson - CAAC Program Manager

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  • Guest
    Aug 14, 2026

    This is a good idea. In the meantime, anything you can do in a reasonable amount of SQL you can add to the ibmi-mcp-server yourself in a .yaml file

    See the DDL for QSYS2.PRINT_QUERY_DEFINITION and Extract Information from QRYDFN Object Types and jsranko/GetQueryDefinition.sql

    Frankly, I would be surprised if this does not appear in the ibmi-mcp-server in the near-to-medium future!

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