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Otelcol MCP Server

An MCP server implementation for configuring OpenTelemetry Collectors.

Local serverstdio

What is the Otelcol MCP Server?

An MCP server implementation for configuring OpenTelemetry Collectors.

What the server does

  • Dynamic OpenTelemetry Configuration — Configure OpenTelemetry Collectors through MCP tools
  • Component Management — Add, remove, and configure receivers, processors, and exporters

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Otelcol MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "otelcol": {
      "url": "http://localhost:3001/sse"
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Frequently asked questions

An MCP server implementation for configuring OpenTelemetry Collectors. 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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