CloudWatch Logs MCP Server
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This MCP server provides tools for AI assistants to access AWS CloudWatch logs. It allows listing log groups and reading log entries.
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What is CloudWatch Logs MCP Server?
The CloudWatch Logs MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to facilitate access to AWS CloudWatch logs for AI assistants. It exposes tools to list available log groups and retrieve log entries from specific groups, enabling AI models to analyze and utilize log data.
How to use CloudWatch Logs MCP Server?
To use this server, configure it within your Claude Desktop environment by adding a new entry to the claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying the command to run the server and any necessary environment variables, such as AWS credentials. Alternatively, you can run the server in a Docker container. The server exposes two tools: list_groups and get_logs. Use these tools by calling them with the appropriate parameters, such as log group name, time range, and filter patterns.
Key features of CloudWatch Logs MCP Server
Lists available CloudWatch log groups
Retrieves log entries from specific log groups
Supports filtering logs based on time range and patterns
Compatible with Claude Desktop and Docker
Uses boto3 library for AWS interaction
Use cases of CloudWatch Logs MCP Server
Debugging and troubleshooting applications using AI assistants
Monitoring application performance and identifying anomalies
Analyzing log data to gain insights into user behavior
Automating log analysis tasks with AI models
FAQ from CloudWatch Logs MCP Server
How do I configure AWS credentials?
How do I configure AWS credentials?
You can configure AWS credentials using the AWS CLI, by setting environment variables (AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY), or by passing them as parameters to the tools.
What is the purpose of the list_groups tool?
What is the purpose of the list_groups tool?
The list_groups tool allows you to list all available CloudWatch log groups in your AWS account, optionally filtering by a prefix.
What is the purpose of the get_logs tool?
What is the purpose of the get_logs tool?
The get_logs tool retrieves log entries from a specific CloudWatch log group, allowing you to specify a time range and filter pattern.
Can I run this server in a Docker container?
Can I run this server in a Docker container?
Yes, the README provides instructions and a sample configuration for running the server in a Docker container.
What is the license for this server?
What is the license for this server?
This server is licensed under the MIT License.