Globalping MCP Server

Network access with the ability to run commands like ping, traceroute, mtr, http, dns resolve.

Remote serverstreamable-httpTypeScript

What is the Globalping MCP Server?

Globalping becomes available to MCP clients through the globalping mcp server. Network access with the ability to run commands like ping, traceroute, mtr, http, dns resolve.

What Globalping does

Enable AI models to interact with a global network measurement platform through natural language. Give network access to any LLM.

Globalping is a free, public API that provides access to a globally distributed network of probes for monitoring, debugging, and benchmarking internet infrastructure. With Globalping, you can run network tests (ping, traceroute, DNS, MTR, HTTP) from thousands of locations worldwide.

Key capabilities

  • 🌐 Global Network Access: Run measurements from thousands of probes worldwide
  • 🤖 AI-Friendly Interface: Any LLM will easily parse the data and run new measurements as needed
  • 📊 Comprehensive Measurements: Support for ping, traceroute, DNS, MTR, and HTTP tests
  • 🔍 Smart Context Handling: Provides detailed parameter descriptions for AI clients to intelligently select measurement types and options
  • 🔄 Comparative Analysis: Allows to compare network performance between different targets
  • 🔑 Authentication Support: Use OAuth or API token with your Globalping account for higher rate limits

Practical notes

  • Written in TypeScript.

More MCP options

Compare MCP servers by category, or browse hosted MCP servers if you prefer an endpoint over a local process.

Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
pingPerform a ping test to a target
traceroutePerform a traceroute test to a target
dnsPerform a DNS lookup for a domain
mtrPerform an MTR (My Traceroute) test to a target
locationsList all available Globalping probe locations
limitsShow your current rate limits for the Globalping API
getMeasurementRetrieve a previously run measurement by ID
compareLocationsGuide on how to run comparison measurements
helpShow a help message with documentation on available tools

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
GLOBALPING_CLIENT_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Globalping to Description.”
  • “Use Globalping to ping.”
  • “Use Globalping to traceroute.”

Frequently asked questions

Network access with the ability to run commands like ping, traceroute, mtr, http, dns resolve. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.