uptime_agent_mcp
Connect your Uptime Agent monitoring system directly to AI assistants like Claude through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
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🚀 Uptime Agent MCP Server
Connect your Uptime Agent monitoring system directly to AI assistants like Claude through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
✨ Features
- Real-time Monitoring Access: Allow AI assistants to check your system's uptime status
- Incident Management: View and analyze downtime incidents through natural conversation
- Monitor Creation: Set up new monitoring endpoints with simple voice or text commands
- Secure Integration: Enterprise-grade security for your monitoring infrastructure
🔍 What is Uptime Agent?
Uptime Agent is a powerful monitoring solution that tracks your websites and API endpoints, alerting you when they go down. This MCP server extends Uptime Agent's capabilities by letting you interact with your monitoring system through AI assistants.
🛠️ Installation
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- An active Uptime Agent account
- Your Uptime Agent API key
To obtain your Uptime Agent API key:
1. Log in to your Uptime Agent Dashboard
2. Navigate to Account → API Keys
3. Create a new API key with appropriate permissions
4. Copy the generated key for use with the MCP server
Option 1: Quick Install via NPM (Recommended)
The fastest way to get started is with our setup command:
npx uptime-agent-mcp setupThis command will:
- Install the MCP server
- Configure it for use with Claude Desktop
- Prompt you for your Uptime Agent API key
- Set up all necessary configurations automatically
Option 2: Install via Smithery.ai
To install using Smithery.ai:
1. Create an account at smithery.ai
2. Get your personal key from your Smithery account
3. Run the following command:
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @AVIMBU/uptime_agent_mcp --client claude --keyReplace `` with your actual Smithery personal key.
Option 3: Manual Local Installation
For advanced users who want more control:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/AVIMBU/uptime_agent_mcp.git
cd uptime_agent_mcp
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run buildConfigure with your API key by creating a `.env` file:
UPTIME_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
PORT=3000 # Optional, defaults to 3000Start the server:
npm start
# or directly with
node dist/index.js🤖 AI Assistant Integration
Setting Up with Claude Desktop
After installing using one of the methods above, your MCP server is automatically configured for Claude Desktop.
If you installed manually, add the following to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
{
"mcpServers": {
"uptime-agent": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"uptime-agent-mcp"
],
"env": {
"UPTIME_API_KEY": ""
}
}
}
}Alternatively, you can use Docker:
{
"mcpServers": {
"uptime-agent": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"UPTIME_API_KEY",
"uptime-agent-mcp"
],
"env": {
"UPTIME_API_KEY": ""
}
}
}
}Example Conversations
Checking Monitors:
> "Claude, show me all my active uptime monitors."
Creating a New Monitor:
> "Please create a new monitor for our API endpoint at https://api.mycompany.com/v2/health"
Analyzing Incidents:
> "What incidents happened on our production servers last week, and what was the average downtime?"
📊 Available Functions
Monitor Operations
| Function | Description | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| `listMonitors` | Get a complete list of all monitoring endpoints | None required |
| `getMonitor` | Retrieve detailed information about a specific monitor | `id`: Monitor identifier |
| `createMonitor` | Set up a new endpoint to monitor | `name`: Monitor name`url`: URL to monitor`tracking_type`: Type of monitoring (http, ping, etc.)`check_frequency`: Check interval in seconds |
Incident Management
| Function | Description | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| `listIncidents` | View all detected downtime incidents | None required |
| `getIncident` | Get detailed information about a specific incident | `id`: Incident identifier |
| `listIncidentsByMonitor` | See all incidents for a particular endpoint | `monitor_id`: Monitor identifier |
Public Tracking
| Function | Description | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| `createAnonymousTracking` | Create public tracking without authentication | `url`: URL to monitor`name`: (Optional) Name for the tracking |
Integration with Slack (Coming Soon)
| Function | Description | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| `slack_get_users` | List all users in connected Slack workspace | `limit`: Max number of users`cursor`: Pagination cursor |
| `slack_post_message` | Post notifications to Slack | `channel_id`: Channel to post to`text`: Message content |
🐳 Docker Deployment
We provide Docker support for easy deployment:
# Build the Docker image
docker build -t uptime-agent-mcp .
# Run the container
docker run -p 3000:3000 -e UPTIME_API_KEY=your-api-key uptime-agent-mcp📬 Support
If you have questions or need assistance:
- Open an issue on GitHub
- Contact us through our website: AVIMBU
📜 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Developed with ❤️ by
Frequently asked questions
What is uptime_agent_mcp?
uptime_agent_mcp is Connect your Uptime Agent monitoring system directly to AI assistants like Claude through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
How do I install uptime_agent_mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is uptime_agent_mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/AVIMBU/uptime_agent_mcp and has 1 stars.
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