What is the Prometheus Alertmanager MCP Server?

The Prometheus Alertmanager MCP Server acts as a bridge between Claude AI and Prometheus Alertmanager, allowing Claude to interact with and manage alerts through a standardized interface.

What is MCP?

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs (Large Language Models), facilitating better interaction between AI models and external data sources.

What are the core features of this MCP Server?

The core features include alert retrieval, detailed alert information, silence management (creation, listing, deletion), and alert grouping.

How do I install the Prometheus Alertmanager MCP Server?

The server can be installed using npm: npm install -g alertmanager-mcp or run directly with npx: npx alertmanager-mcp.

How do I configure Claude for Desktop to use this server?

You need to edit the Claude for Desktop configuration file to include the MCP server details, specifying the command and arguments to run the server.

What kind of commands can I use with Claude after integration?

You can use natural language commands such as “Show me current alerts,” “Filter alerts related to CPU issues,” or “Create a silence for this alert for the next 2 hours.”

What is UBOS, and how does this MCP Server relate to it?

UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. This MCP Server integrates with UBOS to orchestrate AI Agents and connect them with enterprise data for improved alert management.

Can I extend the functionality of this MCP Server?

Yes, the server can be extended with additional features like alert trend analysis, automatic response suggestions, and integration with incident management systems.

What is Alertmanager’s HTTP API (v2)?

It is the HTTP API used by the Prometheus Alertmanager MCP Server to communicate with Alertmanager.

Where can I find more resources and documentation?

You can find more information on the Model Context Protocol website, Prometheus Alertmanager documentation, Alertmanager API Reference, MCP TypeScript SDK, and Claude AI documentation.