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pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI agents and LLMs to query and analyze Prometheus metrics through standardized interfaces.
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About pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server
An MCP server that lets AI agents and LLMs query Prometheus metrics through a standardized interface. It exposes PromQL queries as tools, enabling natural language interaction with monitoring data. Built in Python, it bridges the gap between LLM workflows and observability infrastructure.
Best for
Developers building AI agents that need real-time access to Prometheus metrics
Use cases
- Query Prometheus metrics from AI agents or chat interfaces
- Automate incident response by feeding live metrics into LLM analysis
- Integrate monitoring data into natural language dashboards or reports
Notes
450 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-19. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Standard MCP protocol makes integration with existing AI frameworks straightforward
- Leverages PromQL for powerful, flexible metric queries
- Active open-source project with 450 stars and community contributions
Cons
- Requires a running Prometheus instance and network access to it
- Limited to read-only queries; cannot modify alert rules or configuration
- MCP ecosystem is still evolving, so client support may vary
Key facts
What we have checked
Not checked yet. Dated facts such as prices, releases and repository activity appear here once we have confirmed them from a source.
How to use
How to set it up
As the listing publishes it. We have not run this install.
Install
uv pip install -e .Tools exposed
PROMETHEUS_URLPROMETHEUS_URL_SSL_VERIFYPROMETHEUS_DISABLE_LINKSPROMETHEUS_REQUEST_TIMEOUTPROMETHEUS_USERNAMEPROMETHEUS_PASSWORDPROMETHEUS_TOKENPROMETHEUS_CLIENT_CERTPROMETHEUS_CLIENT_KEYREQUESTS_CA_BUNDLEORG_IDPROMETHEUS_MCP_SERVER_TRANSPORTPROMETHEUS_MCP_BIND_HOSTPROMETHEUS_MCP_BIND_PORTPROMETHEUS_MCP_STATELESS_HTTPPROMETHEUS_CUSTOM_HEADERSTOOL_PREFIXhealth_checkexecute_queryexecute_range_query
Clients the listing names (not checked here)
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code
Example client config
{
"mcpServers": {
"prometheus": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"PROMETHEUS_URL",
"ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:latest"
],
"env": {
"PROMETHEUS_URL": "<your-prometheus-url>"
}
}
}
}Install
Add pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server to your client
Our lab has not run this server yet. "Config checked" on a client means the recipe matches that client's documented config format; it does not mean we ran it.
Claude Code
Config checkedRun in your terminal (runs on your computer)
claude mcp add --env PROMETHEUS_URL=YOUR_PROMETHEUS_URL --transport stdio pab1it0-prometheus-mcp-server -- docker run -i --rm -e PROMETHEUS_URL ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:1.6.2Needs PROMETHEUS_URL: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.
Claude Desktop
Config checkedAdd to claude_desktop_config.json (runs on your computer)
{
"mcpServers": {
"pab1it0-prometheus-mcp-server": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"PROMETHEUS_URL",
"ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:1.6.2"
],
"env": {
"PROMETHEUS_URL": "YOUR_PROMETHEUS_URL"
}
}
}
}Needs PROMETHEUS_URL: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.
Cursor
Config checkedAdd to .cursor/mcp.json (runs on your computer)
{
"mcpServers": {
"pab1it0-prometheus-mcp-server": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"PROMETHEUS_URL",
"ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:1.6.2"
],
"env": {
"PROMETHEUS_URL": "YOUR_PROMETHEUS_URL"
}
}
}
}Needs PROMETHEUS_URL: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.
VS Code
Config checkedAdd to .vscode/mcp.json (runs on your computer)
{
"inputs": [
{
"type": "promptString",
"id": "prometheus-url",
"description": "Prometheus server URL (e.g., http://localhost:9090)",
"password": true
}
],
"servers": {
"pab1it0-prometheus-mcp-server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"PROMETHEUS_URL",
"ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:1.6.2"
],
"env": {
"PROMETHEUS_URL": "${input:prometheus-url}"
}
}
}
}Needs PROMETHEUS_URL: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.
Codex
Config checkedAdd to ~/.codex/config.toml (runs on your computer)
[mcp_servers.pab1it0-prometheus-mcp-server]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "-e", "PROMETHEUS_URL", "ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:1.6.2"]
env_vars = ["PROMETHEUS_URL"]Needs PROMETHEUS_URL: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.
- ChatGPT: ChatGPT connects only to remote servers that need no API key.
Recipes come from the server's entry in the official MCP registry. Check the package name before you run it, and keep keys out of shared files.
Works with
What pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server connects to
5 clients, each with how we know and when we checked.
| Works with | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.6.2Config checked | Claude Code docs |
| Claude Desktop | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.6.2Config checked | Claude Desktop docs |
| Cursor | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.6.2Config checked | Cursor docs |
| VS Code | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.6.2Config checked | VS Code docs |
| Codex | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.6.2Config checked | Codex docs |
Alternatives
Alternatives to pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| netdata/netdata#NetdataThis is an alternative to it | MCP server | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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