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Cloudzero Model Context Protocol (MCP) server

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The Cloudzero MCP server allows you to interact with your cloud cost data in Cloudzero using Large Language Models (LLMs). It enables you to ask questions and analyze your cost data directly within an LLM environment like Claude.

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What is Cloudzero Model Context Protocol (MCP) server?

The Cloudzero MCP server is a tool that bridges the gap between Cloudzero's cost data and Large Language Models (LLMs) through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It acts as an intermediary, allowing LLMs to query and analyze Cloudzero data using natural language.

How to use Cloudzero Model Context Protocol (MCP) server?

  1. Install Claude Desktop. 2. Install uv. 3. Setup project dependencies with uv init and uv sync. 4. Generate a CloudZero API key and set it in the .env file. 5. Install the MCP server into Claude Desktop using uv run mcp install server.py. 6. Configure the claude_desktop_config.json file with the correct path to uv and your username. 7. Restart Claude Desktop. 8. Verify the installation by asking Claude 'what tools are available for cloud billing'.

Key features of Cloudzero Model Context Protocol (MCP) server

  • Connects CloudZero cost data to LLMs

  • Implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

  • Provides tools for querying cost data, dimensions, budgets, and insights

  • Uses JSON-RPC 2.0 for communication

  • Offers a development server with an interactive GUI for debugging

Use cases of Cloudzero Model Context Protocol (MCP) server

  • Analyzing cloud cost trends using natural language queries

  • Identifying cost drivers and anomalies

  • Comparing costs across different dimensions (e.g., services, regions)

  • Monitoring budget performance and identifying potential overspending

FAQ from Cloudzero Model Context Protocol (MCP) server

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is a standard protocol that enables LLMs to interact with external data sources and tools.

What is Claude Desktop?

Claude Desktop is an application that hosts the Claude LLM and allows it to interact with external tools and services.

How do I get a CloudZero API key?

You can generate an API key from the CloudZero application under Organization > API Keys.

How do I debug the MCP server?

You can run the MCP development server with an interactive GUI using the command uv run mcp dev server.py.

What tools are available through the MCP server?

The server provides tools such as get_costs, get_dimensions, list_budgets, and list_insights for interacting with CloudZero data.