MCP System Monitor MCP Server

A cross-platform MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides comprehensive real-time system monitoring capabilities for LLMs. Built with

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP System Monitor MCP Server?

A cross-platform MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides comprehensive real-time system monitoring capabilities for LLMs. Built with FastMCP for easy

Credentials and setup notes

  • Python 3.10+ - Windows, macOS, or Linux - GPU (optional): NVIDIA GPUs for full metrics, Apple Silicon GPUs fully supported on macOS

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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_current_datetimeGet the current local datetime in ISO format
get_cpu_infoGet current CPU usage and statistics
get_gpu_infoGet GPU information for all detected GPUs
get_memory_infoGet RAM and swap usage
get_disk_infoGet disk usage for all mounted drives
get_system_snapshotGet complete system state in one call
monitor_cpu_usageMonitor CPU usage over a specified duration
get_top_processesGet top processes by CPU or memory usage
get_network_statsGet network interface statistics
get_io_performanceGet detailed I/O performance metrics and rates
get_system_loadGet system load averages and process statistics
get_enhanced_memory_infoGet detailed memory statistics with caches/buffers
get_enhanced_network_statsGet enhanced network performance metrics
get_performance_snapshotGet complete performance monitoring snapshot
monitor_io_performanceMonitor I/O performance over specified duration with trend analysis

How to install the MCP System Monitor MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mpc-system-monitor": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": [
        "/c",
        "C:/Users/Sören Gebbert/Documents/GitHub/mcp-system-monitor/start_mpc_system_monitor.bat"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

  • Python 3.10+ - Windows, macOS, or Linux - GPU (optional): NVIDIA GPUs for full metrics, Apple Silicon GPUs fully supported on macOS

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP System Monitor to get current datetime.”
  • “Use MCP System Monitor to get cpu info.”
  • “Use MCP System Monitor to get gpu info.”

Frequently asked questions

A cross-platform MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides comprehensive real-time system monitoring capabilities for LLMs. Built with FastMCP for easy Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.