Datadog MCP Server
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The Datadog MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed for interacting with the Datadog API. It allows users to access and manage various Datadog resources like monitors, dashboards, logs, and incidents through a standardized protocol.
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What is Datadog MCP Server?
The Datadog MCP Server provides a standardized interface (Model Context Protocol) to interact with the Datadog API. It enables access to Datadog's monitoring, logging, and incident management features through a unified protocol, facilitating integration with other MCP-compatible tools and platforms.
How to use Datadog MCP Server?
To use the Datadog MCP Server, you need a Datadog account with API and Application keys. Install the server via npm or from source, configure it with your Datadog credentials using environment variables or command-line arguments, and then use it with tools like Claude Desktop or the MCP Inspector. You can then use the available tools to fetch monitors, dashboards, logs, incidents, and more.
Key features of Datadog MCP Server
Access monitor data and configurations
Retrieve and view dashboard definitions
Query available metrics and their metadata
Search and retrieve events within timeframes
Search logs with advanced filtering and sorting options
Access incident management data
Direct integration with Datadog's v1 and v2 APIs
Comprehensive Error Handling
Use cases of Datadog MCP Server
Integrating Datadog data into MCP-compatible applications
Automating Datadog resource management
Building custom monitoring dashboards
Analyzing logs and identifying trends
FAQ from Datadog MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standardized way for applications to interact with data sources.
How do I get my Datadog API and Application keys?
How do I get my Datadog API and Application keys?
You can find your API and Application keys in your Datadog account under Organization Settings > API Keys and Organization Settings > Application Keys, respectively.
What do I do if I get a 403 Forbidden error?
What do I do if I get a 403 Forbidden error?
Verify that your API key and Application key are correct and have the necessary permissions to access the requested resources.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
You can configure the server using environment variables or command-line arguments. See the Configuration section in the README for details.
Where can I find the MCP logs for Claude Desktop?
Where can I find the MCP logs for Claude Desktop?
On macOS, the logs are located at ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log. On Windows, they are located at $env:APPDATA\Claude\Logs\mcp*.log.