MCP Instana MCP Server

The Instana MCP server enables seamless interaction with the Instana observability platform, allowing you to access real-time observability data

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What is the MCP Instana MCP Server?

The Instana MCP server enables seamless interaction with the Instana observability platform, allowing you to access real-time observability data directly within

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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
instana-base-urlYour Instana instance URL
instana-api-tokenYour Instana API token

How to install the MCP Instana MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Instana MCP Server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote", "http://0.0.0.0:8080/mcp/",
        "--allow-http",
        "--header", "instana-base-url: https://your-instana-instance.instana.io",
        "--header", "instana-api-token: your_instana_api_token"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
INSTANA_BASE_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
INSTANA_API_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Instana to instana-base-url.”
  • “Use MCP Instana to instana-api-token.”

Frequently asked questions

The Instana MCP server enables seamless interaction with the Instana observability platform, allowing you to access real-time observability data directly within Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.