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Prometheus MCP Server

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The Prometheus MCP Server is a tool that allows access to Prometheus data through a Model Context Protocol server. It provides a way to query Prometheus metrics using the MCP protocol.

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What is Prometheus MCP Server?

The Prometheus MCP Server is a bridge between Prometheus and systems that utilize the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows you to query Prometheus metrics using MCP requests.

How to use Prometheus MCP Server?

  1. Install the server using pipx install git+https://github.com/moohoorama/prometheus-mcp-server-py.git.
  2. Run the server with the command prometheus-mcp --url http://your-prometheus-server:9090.
  3. Configure authentication using --username, --password, or --token if required by your Prometheus server.
  4. Use the MCP protocol to query the server for Prometheus metrics.

Key features of Prometheus MCP Server

  • Access Prometheus data via MCP

  • Authentication support (username/password, token)

  • Multi-tenant support (organization ID)

  • Easy installation with pipx

  • Run without installation using pipx run

Use cases of Prometheus MCP Server

  • Integrating Prometheus metrics into MCP-based systems

  • Providing a standardized interface for querying Prometheus data

  • Enabling access to Prometheus data for applications that only support MCP

  • Centralized monitoring and management of metrics from different sources

  • Building custom dashboards and visualizations based on Prometheus data

FAQ from Prometheus MCP Server

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a protocol for accessing and managing data models.

How do I authenticate with the Prometheus server?

You can use the --username and --password flags for basic authentication or the --token flag for token-based authentication.

What is the --org-id flag for?

The --org-id flag is used for multi-tenant setups to specify the organization ID.

Can I run the server without installing it?

Yes, you can use pipx run --spec git+https://github.com/moohoorama/prometheus-mcp-server-py.git prometheus-mcp --url http://your-prometheus-server:9090 to run the server without installation.

What Prometheus versions are supported?

The server should work with most recent Prometheus versions, but it's recommended to test with your specific Prometheus setup.