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Claude MCP Server for Observability

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This server provides observability for Claude, allowing it to access and analyze logs to help investigate issues. It's a companion repo to a video demonstrating its use.

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What is Claude MCP Server for Observability?

This is a MCP (Model Control Plane) server designed to enhance Claude's ability to understand and troubleshoot issues by providing access to log data. It allows Claude to analyze logs and provide insights based on the information it finds.

How to use Claude MCP Server for Observability?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Install dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt. 3. Start the server with python logreader.py. 4. Configure Claude Desktop to recognize the MCP server by editing the config file. 5. Launch Claude and ask questions related to log data, such as investigating errors on a specific date.

Key features of Claude MCP Server for Observability

  • Log access for Claude

  • Integration with Claude Desktop

  • Troubleshooting assistance

  • Error detection

  • Suggested remediation

Use cases of Claude MCP Server for Observability

  • Investigating errors in logs

  • Identifying the cause of issues

  • Suggesting solutions to problems

  • Analyzing log data for trends

  • Automated log analysis with Claude

FAQ from Claude MCP Server for Observability

What is an MCP server?

MCP stands for Model Control Plane. It allows Claude to interact with external tools and data sources.

Do I need a paid Claude account?

A free Claude account is sufficient to use this MCP server.

What dependencies do I need to install?

You need to install the dependencies listed in the requirements.txt file using pip install -r requirements.txt.

How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?

You need to edit the Claude Desktop config file and add the MCP server configuration as shown in the README.

What kind of questions can I ask Claude?

You can ask Claude questions related to errors, issues, or trends in your logs. For example, 'I noticed errors in the logs on the 22nd March. Help me investigate'.