How do I install the monitor mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `STORAGE_URL`, `BETTERDB_LICENSE_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Monitor MCP Server

BetterDB MCP server - Valkey observability for Claude Code and other MCP clients

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What is the Monitor MCP Server?

BetterDB MCP server - Valkey observability for Claude Code and other MCP clients

The short version

A monorepo application for monitoring Valkey/Redis databases with a NestJS backend and React frontend.

What it needs from you

Node.js >= 20.0.0 - pnpm >= 9.0.0 - Docker (for local Valkey or Redis instances)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Monitor MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "monitor": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@betterdb/monitor"],
      "env": {
        "STORAGE_URL": "your-value",
        "BETTERDB_LICENSE_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Node.js >= 20.0.0 - pnpm >= 9.0.0 - Docker (for local Valkey or Redis instances)

Variable	Description	Required
STORAGE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
BETTERDB_LICENSE_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Monitor to Package.”
“Use Monitor to Caching.”
“Use Monitor to Tools.”

Frequently asked questions

BetterDB MCP server - Valkey observability for Claude Code and other MCP clients Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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