Datadog MCP Server

What is Datadog MCP Server?

An MCP server for the Datadog API that enables incident management, monitoring, log analysis, and more. It is a community-maintained project not officially affiliated with Datadog, Inc.

How to use Datadog MCP Server?

Set environment variables DATADOG_API_KEY, DATADOG_APP_KEY, and optionally DATADOG_SITE. Install via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install @winor30/mcp-server-datadog --client claude) or manually using pnpm install && pnpm build. Add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration with the command npx -y @winor30/mcp-server-datadog or a path to the built index.js.

Key features of Datadog MCP Server

• Retrieve and manage Datadog incidents
• Fetch monitor statuses and summary
• Search and retrieve logs
• List and get dashboard details
• Query metrics data from Datadog
• Manage downtimes (list, schedule, cancel)

Use cases of Datadog MCP Server

• Investigate incidents by fetching details and filtering by status
• Monitor system health by checking monitor alerts and host statuses
• Analyze application performance by querying traces and metrics
• Manage host maintenance by muting/unmuting hosts and scheduling downtimes
• Explore RUM data for page performance and session waterfalls

FAQ from Datadog MCP Server

What credentials are required to use Datadog MCP Server?

You need a valid Datadog API key and Application key, optionally specifying a Datadog site (e.g., datadoghq.eu).

Is Datadog MCP Server officially supported by Datadog?

No, it is a community-maintained project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Datadog, Inc.

How do I configure this server with Claude Desktop?

Add it to claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx -y @winor30/mcp-server-datadog and the required environment variables (DATADOG_API_KEY, DATADOG_APP_KEY).

What tools does Datadog MCP Server offer?

It provides 20 tools covering incidents, monitors, logs, dashboards, metrics, traces, hosts (list, count, mute, unmute), downtimes,