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JVM MCP Server

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A JVM monitoring MCP server implementation based on Arthas, providing a simple and easy-to-use Python interface for monitoring and analyzing Java processes.

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What is JVM MCP Server?

JVM MCP Server is a server implementation that leverages Arthas for monitoring and analyzing Java processes. It provides a Python interface to interact with Arthas and retrieve JVM metrics and perform diagnostics.

How to use JVM MCP Server?

To use the server, first install the required dependencies using uv. Then, clone the project and configure environment variables for remote connections if needed. Start the server using the uv run jvm-mcp-server command. Finally, use the provided Python library to interact with the server and access JVM monitoring data.

Key features of JVM MCP Server

  • Automatic download and management of Arthas tools

  • Support for local and remote Java process monitoring

  • Real-time JVM thread information

  • JVM memory usage monitoring

  • Thread stack trace information

  • Class loading information querying

  • Support for class and method decompilation

  • Method call monitoring

  • Dynamic log level adjustment

  • AI-driven JVM performance analysis

Use cases of JVM MCP Server

  • Troubleshooting performance issues in Java applications

  • Monitoring JVM resource usage

  • Analyzing thread behavior and identifying deadlocks

  • Debugging code and understanding method execution

  • Profiling Java applications to identify performance bottlenecks

FAQ from JVM MCP Server

What are the system requirements?

Python 3.10+, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 8+, Network connection (for downloading Arthas), SSH access to target server (if using remote mode)

How do I install the server?

Clone the project, install dependencies using uv, and configure environment variables (optional).

How do I start the server?

Use the uv run jvm-mcp-server command (or with environment file for remote connections).

Where does Arthas download to?

Arthas tool will be automatically downloaded on first run (arthas will be downloaded to home directory, can be downloaded in advance and named as arthas-boot.jar)

Is this suitable for production?

Recommended for use in development environment, production use should be carefully evaluated