Netdata

Netdata

Real-time infrastructure metrics, logs, alerts, and diagnosis.

Netdata MCP gives an agent access to live operational evidence instead of static monitoring screenshots. It can surface alerts, metrics, nodes, and diagnostic context across connected infrastructure so investigations can move from a symptom to the underlying system data in one workflow.

ActiveStreamable HTTPAuth: Required8 tools

Tools

Selected capabilities exposed to a connected AI client.

8 tools
get_active_alerts

Inspect alert state and retrieve incident context.

get_metrics

Find or retrieve monitoring metrics from the connected system.

get_nodes

A callable capability exposed by this MCP server.

search_metrics

Find or retrieve monitoring metrics from the connected system.

get_alert_details

Inspect alert state and retrieve incident context.

analyze_system

Analyze connected data and return diagnostic findings.

Bowora highlights 6 of 8 tools. The source repository contains the complete, current tool schema.

Setup and access

Check the connection method, access level, and compatible clients before enabling the server.

Add https://mcp.netdata.cloud/mcp as a remote MCP server
  1. 1Add the remote endpoint to an MCP-compatible client.
  2. 2Authenticate with a Netdata Cloud account that can view the target space.
  3. 3Start with read-only access and verify the visible nodes before broader use.
Transport
Streamable HTTP
Connection
Remote hosted MCP
Authentication
Netdata Cloud account or token
Access
Read-only alerts, metrics, logs, and node metadata
Registry status
Active
Last updated
Jul 2, 2026

Compatible clients

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Connects to netdata cloud spaces, nodes, metrics, logs, and alerts. Use the least-privileged credentials and access scope that support your workflow.

Queries live operational data from the connected Netdata Cloud space. Review your organization’s access policy before enabling it.

Availability: Requires a Netdata Cloud account; plan availability depends on your workspace.

Good for

  • Investigate active infrastructure alerts
  • Search and compare live system metrics
  • Diagnose incidents across nodes, containers, and services

FAQ

What does Netdata MCP do?
Netdata MCP gives an agent access to live operational evidence instead of static monitoring screenshots. It can surface alerts, metrics, nodes, and diagnostic context across connected infrastructure so investigations can move from a symptom to the underlying system data in one workflow.
How do I connect Netdata MCP?
Add it to your MCP client over Streamable HTTP using: Add https://mcp.netdata.cloud/mcp as a remote MCP server
Does Netdata MCP require authentication?
Netdata Cloud account or token
Any security caveats for Netdata?
Start with an account that has view-only access to the target space. Monitoring data can reveal infrastructure names, usage patterns, and incident details.
Where is the Netdata source?
Tools highlighted here include get_active_alerts, get_metrics, get_nodes, search_metrics (8 total). Source and updates: https://github.com/netdata/netdata
Netdata MCP Server: Setup, Auth & 8 Tools | Bowora