# Checkmk MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Checkmk MCP lets you manage your IT infrastructure monitoring through an AI agent. You can track hosts, check service statuses, and push configuration changes without leaving your chat interface. It connects your Checkmk site to any compatible client so you can handle complex server landscapes using natural language. ## Overview - **Category:** cloud-infrastructure - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6F0WjtTvnmQjhCTvpNPDQ9iCtYY6LRYpt7ewHo92/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** server-monitoring, infrastructure-management, network-monitoring, it-operations, real-time-metrics ## Description Managing a massive network of servers usually means jumping between dozens of tabs and squinting at complex monitoring dashboards. You spend half your day just trying to find out why a specific service is down or which host group is reporting a warning. This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent do the digging for you. Instead of hunting through folders and host lists, you just ask your agent to pull the status of a specific cluster or tell you what's going wrong with a web server. You can even push pending configuration changes directly from your conversation, cutting out the middleman. It handles the heavy lifting of navigating the Checkmk site, so you can stay focused on fixing problems rather than navigating interfaces. Since Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can get it running in minutes and have it ready to help with your next outage. It's about turning your monitoring data into actionable info without the manual overhead. ## Tools ### activate_checkmk_changes Push pending configuration changes to your Checkmk site. This helps you update your monitoring core without manual clicks. ### get_host_details Pull deep configuration and status data for a specific host. It's the fastest way to see exactly what a server is doing. ### list_all_monitored_services Get a complete list of every service across your entire infrastructure. Use this to see the big picture of your monitoring landscape. ### list_checkmk_folders See all your configuration folders in one go. It helps you understand how your monitoring site is organized. ### list_host_groups Pull a list of all configured host groups. Use this to quickly identify which clusters your agent should look at. ### list_checkmk_hosts Retrieve a list of every host currently being monitored. It's the starting point for any infrastructure audit. ### list_service_groups View all your configured service groups. This helps you see how your services are categorized across the site. ### list_host_services List all services for one specific host. Use this when you need to narrow down issues to a single machine. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List all my hosts. ``` **Response:** ``` Retrieving your hosts... I found 15 hosts including **web-server-01**, **db-primary**, and **backup-node**. All appear to be Up except for **backup-node** which is currently DOWN. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the services for host 'web-server-01' that are not OK. ``` **Response:** ``` Checking services for web-server-01... I found 2 issues: * **CPU load**: WARNING (Load is 4.5) * **Filesystem /var**: CRITICAL (98% full) Should I get more details? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Activate my pending changes in Checkmk. ``` **Response:** ``` Triggering activation of changes... The activation run has started. I will notify you once the monitoring core has been successfully updated with the new configuration. ``` ## Capabilities ### List all monitored hosts Get a complete list of every host currently being monitored by your site. ### Retrieve specific host details Pull deep configuration and status data for a specific host in your infrastructure. ### Check all services across the site Access real-time monitoring data for every service across your entire infrastructure. ### View services for a single host Get a focused list of all monitored services for one specific machine. ### Find configuration folders See all your configuration folders to understand your monitoring site structure. ### View host groups List all configured host groups to quickly identify your various clusters. ### View service groups See all your configured service groups to understand how your services are categorized. ### Activate pending changes Push pending configuration changes to your Checkmk site directly from the chat. ## Use Cases ### Incident Response A web server goes down. A sysadmin asks the agent to list services for that host and get host details to find the error. ### Infrastructure Audit A network engineer needs to see all host groups to verify that a new data center is being monitored correctly. ### Maintenance Window A DevOps engineer wants to push a batch of configuration changes and uses the agent to activate them immediately. ### Status Reporting A support lead asks for a list of all monitored services to check for widespread warnings across the site. ## Benefits - Stop hunting through nested menus. Use list_host_groups and list_checkmk_hosts to see your entire infrastructure in one chat. - Faster troubleshooting. Get specific data with get_host_details and list_host_services to find root causes in seconds. - Simplified change management. Use activate_checkmk_changes to push updates without leaving your workspace. - Better visibility. View all services across your site with list_all_monitored_services to spot trends quickly. - Easier organization. Use list_checkmk_folders and list_service_groups to understand your monitoring structure at a glance. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire Checkmk monitoring environment. 1. Subscribe to the Checkmk MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your Checkmk username, automation secret, and site URL. 3. Ask your AI client to check host statuses or activate changes. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can Checkmk MCP help me during an outage?** Yes, it lets you quickly check host statuses and service errors through your chat interface. You can get the status of specific hosts or entire groups without clicking through multiple menus. **How do I use Checkmk MCP to see my host groups?** You can just ask your agent to list the host groups, and it will pull the full list for you. This is great for getting a quick overview of your monitoring structure. **Can I use Checkmk MCP to push updates?** Yes, you can use it to activate pending configuration changes directly from your conversation. It helps you push updates to the monitoring core more efficiently. **Is Checkmk MCP good for auditing?** It's great for auditing because you can list all monitored services or folders to see your site structure. It gives you a clear view of what's being monitored. **Does Checkmk MCP work with Claude?** Yes, it works with Claude and any other MCP-compatible client you prefer to use. You just connect it once and can start managing your infrastructure. **What happens when I ask for host details?** The agent pulls specific configuration and status data for that host and presents it to you in plain text. It's much faster than finding the host in the web interface. **Can I see failing services across all my hosts?** Yes! Use the `list_all_monitored_services` tool. The agent will return a comprehensive list of services, and you can ask it to filter for those in CRITICAL or WARNING states. **How do I apply changes I made in WATO through the agent?** Use the `activate_checkmk_changes` tool. Your agent will trigger the activation process in Checkmk, pushing all pending configurations to the monitoring core. **Where do I find my Checkmk Automation Secret?** Log in to your Checkmk site, go to 'Setup' -> 'Users', and edit your automation user. You will see the 'Automation secret' field there.