Kibana MCP Server

Kibana MCP Server

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What is the Kibana MCP Server?

Kibana MCP Server

The short version

A Kibana MCP server implementation that allows any MCP-compatible client (such as Claude Desktop) to access your Kibana instance via natural language or programmatic requests.

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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
get_statusGet Kibana server status
execute_kb_apiExecute custom Kibana API requests
get_available_spacesList available Kibana spaces
search_kibana_api_pathsSearch API endpoints
list_all_kibana_api_pathsList all API endpoints
get_kibana_api_detailGet API endpoint details
vl_search_saved_objectsSearch saved objects (universal)
vl_get_saved_objectGet single saved object
vl_create_saved_objectCreate new saved object
vl_update_saved_objectUpdate single saved object
vl_bulk_update_saved_objectsBulk update operations
vl_bulk_delete_saved_objectsBulk delete operations
analyze_object_dependenciesAnalyze saved object dependencies
analyze_deletion_impactCheck impact before deletion

How to install the Kibana MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kibana": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@tocharianou/mcp-server-kibana"],
      "env": {
        "KIBANA_URL": "http://your-kibana-server:5601",
        "KIBANA_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "KIBANA_DEFAULT_SPACE": "default"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
KIBANA_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
KIBANA_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
KIBANA_DEFAULT_SPACEConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
MCP_HTTP_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Kibana to get status.”
  • “Use Kibana to execute kb api.”
  • “Use Kibana to get available spaces.”

Frequently asked questions

Kibana MCP Server Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.