New Relic NerdGraph MCP Server

What is New Relic NerdGraph MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets MCP clients like Claude Desktop interact with the New Relic NerdGraph API using natural language or commands. It is built with the fastmcp framework and is for anyone managing New Relic data and features.

How to use New Relic NerdGraph MCP Server?

Install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, set environment variables NEW_RELIC_API_KEY and NEW_RELIC_ACCOUNT_ID, then run fastmcp run server.py:mcp. MCP clients automatically detect the running server.

Key features of New Relic NerdGraph MCP Server

• Run arbitrary NerdGraph GraphQL queries.
• Execute NRQL queries against account data.
• Search entities and retrieve details by GUID.
• List APM applications and synthetic monitors.
• Create simple browser monitors.
• List alert policies, view and acknowledge open incidents.

Use cases of New Relic NerdGraph MCP Server

• Ask an AI assistant for a list of your APM applications.
• Search for critical incidents and acknowledge them via chat.
• Create a synthetic monitor for a URL without leaving the client.
• Retrieve account details or entity information quickly.
• Run ad-hoc NRQL or NerdGraph queries for custom analysis.

FAQ from New Relic NerdGraph MCP Server

What do I need to use this server?

Python 3.10+, a New Relic account, a User API key, and your New Relic Account ID. API key and account ID are set as environment variables.

How does the server authenticate with New Relic?

It uses your User API key from the NEW_RELIC_API_KEY environment variable. Keep this key secure and do not hardcode it.

What transports does the server use?

The server runs as an HTTP server (typically on http://127.0.0.1:8000) managed by Uvicorn via fastmcp.

Can I use it with any MCP client?

Yes, any MCP client that can connect to a local server (e.g., Claude Desktop) should work.

Are there any limits on the number of queries?

The README does not mention rate limits; it only exposes existing New Relic NerdGraph API functionality.