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OpenTelemetry Collector MCP Server

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An MCP server implementation for configuring OpenTelemetry Collectors. It enables dynamic configuration and component management.

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What is OpenTelemetry Collector MCP Server?

This is an MCP (Management Configuration Protocol) server specifically designed for configuring OpenTelemetry Collectors. It provides a centralized way to manage and update the configuration of OpenTelemetry Collector instances.

How to use OpenTelemetry Collector MCP Server?

To use this server, you need to clone the repository, build the project, and configure your MCP client to point to the server's address (e.g., http://localhost:3001/sse). You can then use MCP tools to update resources and retrieve component schemas.

Key features of OpenTelemetry Collector MCP Server

  • Dynamic OpenTelemetry Configuration

  • Component Management (receivers, processors, exporters)

  • Resource Updates from GitHub

  • Configuration Schema Retrieval

Use cases of OpenTelemetry Collector MCP Server

  • Centralized management of OpenTelemetry Collector configurations

  • Automated updates of collector components

  • Dynamic configuration changes without restarting collectors

  • Standardized configuration across multiple collectors

FAQ from OpenTelemetry Collector MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Management Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for managing and configuring distributed systems.

What are receivers, processors, and exporters?

These are the core components of an OpenTelemetry Collector. Receivers receive data, processors transform it, and exporters send it to a backend.

How do I update resources?

The server provides a tool to update local resource files with the latest component information from GitHub. Run the tool to fetch the latest metadata.

How do I get a component's schema?

Use the component://{type}/{name} resource, replacing {type} with the component type (receiver, processor, or exporter) and {name} with the component's name.

What license is this server under?

This MCP server is licensed under the GPL-3.0 License.