How do I install the mcp solarwinds 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 `SOLARWINDS_API_TOKEN` 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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MCP Solarwinds MCP Server

MCP server for SolarWinds Observability logs

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What is the MCP Solarwinds MCP Server?

MCP server for SolarWinds Observability logs

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for accessing and visualizing SolarWinds Observability logs.

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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.

Tool	What it does
search_logs	Search SolarWinds Observability logs with optional filtering - Takes search parameters including filter, time range, and pagination options - Returns formatted log entries with timestamps, hostnames, and messages - Suppo
visualize_logs	Generate a histogram json response for of log events - Formatted for Claude and canvas representations - Configurable time intervals (minute, hour, day) - Supports UTC or local time zones - Customizable query filters and

How to install the MCP Solarwinds MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "solarwinds": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-solarwinds"],
      "env": {
        "SOLARWINDS_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token"
      },
      "autoApprove": ["search_logs", "visualize_logs"]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
SOLARWINDS_API_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Solarwinds to Tools.”
“Use MCP Solarwinds to search logs.”
“Use MCP Solarwinds to visualize logs.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for SolarWinds Observability logs 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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