Datadog MCP Server
by MCP-Mirror
The Datadog MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to interact with the Datadog API. It provides access to monitoring data, dashboards, metrics, events, logs, and incidents within your Datadog environment.
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What is Datadog MCP Server?
The Datadog MCP Server is a bridge between the Datadog API and applications that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows you to query and retrieve data from Datadog using a standardized interface.
How to use Datadog MCP Server?
First, install the server using npm or from source. Then, configure it with your Datadog API key, application key, and site. Finally, use the provided MCP tools via Claude Desktop or the MCP Inspector to access Datadog data.
Key features of Datadog MCP Server
Monitoring: Access monitor data and configurations
Dashboards: Retrieve and view dashboard definitions
Metrics: Query available metrics and their metadata
Events: Search and retrieve events within timeframes
Logs: Search logs with advanced filtering and sorting options
Incidents: Access incident management data
API Integration: Direct integration with Datadog's v1 and v2 APIs
Comprehensive Error Handling: Clear error messages for API and authentication issues
Use cases of Datadog MCP Server
Integrating Datadog data into applications that support MCP.
Automating Datadog data retrieval for reporting and analysis.
Building custom dashboards and visualizations based on Datadog data.
Troubleshooting and debugging issues by accessing logs and events.
FAQ from Datadog MCP Server
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is a standardized protocol for interacting with various data sources and services.
What are the prerequisites for using the Datadog MCP Server?
What are the prerequisites for using the Datadog MCP Server?
You need Node.js (version 16 or higher) and a Datadog account with API and Application keys.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
You can configure it using environment variables or command-line arguments, providing your API key, application key, and Datadog site.
What tools are available?
What tools are available?
The server provides tools to get monitors, dashboards, metrics, events, logs, and incidents from Datadog.
What should I do if I get a 403 Forbidden error?
What should I do if I get a 403 Forbidden error?
Verify that your API key and Application key are correct, have the necessary permissions, and your account has access to the requested data.