Prometheus MCP Server
io.github.pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server·v1.6.2·518 starsMCP server providing Prometheus metrics access and PromQL query execution for AI assistants
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Prometheus MCP Server tools
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Public scan report
scanner v0.1.9 · 2026-09-24 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- –Code scanpackage could not be scannedn/a
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
- Maintenancelast push 3 days ago15/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
How Prometheus MCP Server compares
Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 73/100
- higher than 40% of 48,273 servers
- GitHub stars
- 518
- more than 95% of 28,534 servers
Install Prometheus MCP Server in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
claude mcp add prometheus-mcp-server -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:1.6.2
What the publisher says
From the Prometheus MCP Server repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
Prometheus MCP Server
Give AI assistants the power to query your Prometheus metrics.
A [Model Context Protocol][mcp] (MCP) server that provides access to your Prometheus metrics and queries through standardized MCP interfaces, allowing AI assistants to execute PromQL queries and analyze your metrics data.
[mcp]: https://modelcontextprotocol.io
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Prometheus server accessible from your environment
- MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
Installation Methods
Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"prometheus": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"PROMETHEUS_URL",
"ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:latest"
],
"env": {
"PROMETHEUS_URL": "<your-prometheus-url>"
}
}
}
}Claude Code
Install via the Claude Code CLI:
claude mcp add prometheus --env PROMETHEUS_URL=http://your-prometheus:9090 -- docker run -i --rm -e PROMETHEUS_URL ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:latestVS Code / Cursor / Windsurf
Add to your MCP settings in the respective IDE:
{
"prometheus": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"PROMETHEUS_URL",
"ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:latest"
],
"env": {
"PROMETHEUS_URL": "<your-prometheus-url>"
}
}
}Docker Desktop
The easiest way to run the Prometheus MCP server is through Docker Desktop:
- Via MCP Catalog: Visit the Prometheus MCP Server on Docker Hub and click the button above
- Via MCP Toolkit: Use Docker Desktop's MCP Toolkit extension to discover and install the server
- Configure your connection using environment variables (see Configuration Options below)
Manual Docker Setup
Run directly with Docker:
# With environment variables
docker run -i --rm \
-e PROMETHEUS_URL="http://your-prometheus:9090" \
ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:latest
# With authentication
docker run -i --rm \
-e PROMETHEUS_URL="http://your-prometheus:9090" \
-e PROMETHEUS_USERNAME="admin" \
-e PROMETHEUS_PASSWORD="password" \
ghcr.io/pab1it0/prometheus-mcp-server:latestHelm Chart (Kubernetes)
Deploy to Kubernetes using the Helm chart from the OCI registry:
Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.
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Prometheus MCP Server: common questions
- Is Prometheus MCP Server safe?
- Mostly: it is graded B (73/100). Read the Prometheus MCP Server safety report
- How do I install Prometheus MCP Server?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Prometheus MCP Server need an API key?
- Yes. The registry entry asks for
PROMETHEUS_PASSWORD,PROMETHEUS_TOKEN. - Is Prometheus MCP Server maintained?
- The last commit was 42 days ago (2026-09-21). The latest release is v1.6.2.
- How does Prometheus MCP Server compare with other MCP servers?
- safety score 73/100 (higher than 40% of 48,273 servers); github stars 518 (more than 95% of 28,534 servers). Full comparison.