What is the Grafana MCP Server?

The Grafana MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server is a tool that allows AI models and agents to access and interact with Grafana instances, providing context for intelligent analysis and automated actions.

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs).

What features does the Grafana MCP Server offer?

The server offers features like dashboard search, dashboard access (get/update dashboards, panel queries), datasource management, data querying (Prometheus, Loki), metadata discovery, incident management, Sift integration, alerting integration, Grafana OnCall integration, and admin functionality.

How can I install the Grafana MCP Server?

You can install it using a Docker image, by downloading the binary from the releases page, or by building it from source using the Go toolchain.

How do I configure the server to work with Claude Desktop?

You need to add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop configuration file, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables (GRAFANA_URL, GRAFANA_API_KEY).

What is the purpose of the --disable-<category> flag?

This flag allows you to disable specific categories of tools, optimizing the context window and focusing on the functionality most relevant to your AI Agents.

How do I enable debug mode?

You can enable debug mode by adding the -debug flag when starting the server. This provides detailed logging of HTTP requests and responses.

What kind of testing is available for the Grafana MCP Server?

There are three types of tests available: unit tests, integration tests (requires docker containers), and cloud tests (requires cloud Grafana instance and credentials).

What is UBOS and how does the Grafana MCP Server fit into it?

UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. The Grafana MCP server integrates with the UBOS platform allowing AI Agents to leverage Grafana’s rich data for intelligent decision-making and automated actions.

What license is the Grafana MCP Server released under?

The Grafana MCP Server is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.