# HetrixTools MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > HetrixTools lets you manage host uptime and IP reputation from your AI client. You can check if your sites are live, scan for global blacklists, and toggle maintenance modes without leaving your chat window. It turns your agent into a dedicated infrastructure monitor. ## Overview - **Category:** cloud-infrastructure - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UEquTABBdqCK4Co66dpUmeoWUIjjc5ABKq8QJMwr/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** uptime-monitoring, blacklist-checking, server-health, ip-reputation, availability-reports, network-monitoring ## Description Connect your HetrixTools account to any AI agent and take full control of your infrastructure monitoring and IP reputation management through natural conversation. You can see which sites are lagging, find out which blacklists your IP address is currently on, or put a specific monitor into maintenance mode while you are mid-update. It takes the manual clicking out of the loop. Instead of hunting through a dashboard to find a status update, you just ask your agent for the facts. You can pull detailed history for any monitor or see how much of your API and resource usage remains to stay within your plan limits. Since Vinkius hosts this, you get a reliable way to give your agent eyes on your network health. You are not just getting a list of links. You are giving your agent the ability to act as a system administrator that knows your specific configuration and can report back on issues as they happen. This turns a tedious task of checking multiple endpoints into a quick chat. You can also manage your contact lists to ensure the right people get notified when an outage occurs. It moves the work from manual auditing to proactive management. You can check the status of your websites and services in real time, perform on-demand scans for any IP address, and manage your entire monitoring suite without ever having to log into a separate portal. This setup gives your agent the context it needs to act as a first responder for your infrastructure. ## Tools ### list_uptime_monitors Get a full list of your monitors to check the health of your infrastructure. This provides a quick overview of all your active checks. ### list_uptime_reports Pull detailed uptime reports for a specific monitor you want to inspect. You can see the history of availability for a single site. ### set_maintenance_mode Toggle between normal, notified maintenance, or silent maintenance for a monitor. This prevents false alerts while you perform updates. ### list_blacklist_monitors See all your active IP and domain blacklist monitors in one list. This gives you a clear view of your reputation tracking. ### add_uptime_monitor Create a new uptime monitor by providing the target, type, and contact details. This lets you track new sites or services instantly. ### check_domain_blacklist Run an on-demand check to see if a domain is on any global blacklists. This helps you identify why mail delivery might be failing. ### check_ip_blacklist Perform a real-time blacklist scan for a specific IPv4 address. You can see if your host is blocked across 90+ global lists. ### delete_uptime_monitor Remove a monitor from your account when it is no longer needed. This keeps your list clean and organized. ### get_account_usage See your current API and resource usage to stay within your plan limits. It helps you track your spending and monitor counts. ### list_bulk_reports View all the bulk reports your account has generated so far. You can quickly find historical data for your infrastructure. ### list_contact_lists See all the notification contact lists you have set up. This helps you manage who gets alerted during an outage. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Are my hosts up right now? ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved your monitors. You have 5 active checks: | Monitor | Status | | :--- | :--- | | Primary Site | **Up** | | API Gateway | **Up** | | DB Host | **Up** | | Mail Relay | **Up** | | Staging Site | **Down** (since 5 mins ago) | Would you like to see the error log for the Staging Site? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Is my mail server IP blacklisted? ``` **Response:** ``` Blacklist check initiated for 1.2.3.4. I've scanned 94 global blacklists. The IP is currently **CLEAN** (0/94 listings). Would you like to add this IP to your permanent blacklist monitors? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Put the website into maintenance mode. ``` **Response:** ``` Maintenance mode updated! Monitor 'Main Website' is now in mode 3 (Maintenance without notifications). You can perform your updates without triggering any alerts. Should I list your other monitors? ``` ## Capabilities ### Check host status Get real-time availability for any website or service. ### Scan IP blacklists See if an IP address is blocked on global networks. ### Toggle maintenance mode Turn off alerts for specific monitors during updates. ### View uptime reports Pull detailed history for your monitoring targets. ### Track account usage See how much of your API and monitor quota is left. ### Manage contact lists Update who gets notified when a service goes down. ## Use Cases ### Checking staging site status before a push A DevOps lead needs to know if the staging site is up before a push. They ask the agent to list monitors and check the staging status. ### Troubleshooting mail delivery failures A sysadmin notices a drop in mail delivery and asks the agent to check_ip_blacklist for the mail host. ### Putting a site into maintenance mode A web owner wants to put the site into maintenance mode for an hour. They tell the agent to set_maintenance_mode for the main monitor. ### Monitoring API usage limits An engineer wants to see how many monitors they have left. They ask the agent to get_account_usage. ## Benefits - Stop manual dashboard hopping by using list_uptime_monitors to see every host status at once. - Prevent false alerts during scheduled work by using set_maintenance_mode to silence notifications. - Troubleshoot mail issues faster by using check_domain_blacklist to see exactly where you're blocked. - Keep your infrastructure organized by using add_uptime_monitor to set up new checks on the fly. - Stay on top of your costs by using get_account_usage to monitor your API and resource limits. - Ensure the right people get notified by using list_contact_lists to manage your alert groups. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire infrastructure monitoring suite. 1. Subscribe to the HetrixTools MCP on Vinkius. 2. Paste your HetrixTools API Token into your AI client's configuration. 3. Ask your agent to list your monitors or check a specific IP's reputation. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What can I do with the HetrixTools MCP?** You can use your AI agent to check host uptime, scan for IP blacklists, and manage your monitoring settings through a simple chat interface. **How does the HetrixTools MCP help with host monitoring?** It allows your agent to check the real-time status of your websites and services. You can ask for a full list of monitors or check the health of specific endpoints instantly. **Can I use HetrixTools MCP to check if my IP is blocked?** Yes. You can ask your agent to perform a real-time blacklist scan for any IP address. It checks over 90 global lists to see if your host is blocked. **How do I set up maintenance mode using HetrixTools MCP?** You can tell your agent to toggle maintenance mode for a specific monitor. This silences alerts while you perform updates so you don't get flooded with notifications. **Does HetrixTools MCP support multiple monitors?** Yes, it can manage your entire monitoring suite. You can list all active monitors, check their individual statuses, and view historical uptime reports. **How can I check my usage limits with HetrixTools MCP?** You can ask your agent to check your current API and resource usage. This helps you stay within your plan limits without having to log into your account settings. **How do I find my HetrixTools API Token?** Log in to your HetrixTools account, navigate to **Account Settings**, and click on the **API** tab. You will be able to generate and copy your unique API Token from there. **Can I perform on-demand blacklist checks?** Yes! Use the `check_ip_blacklist` or `check_domain_blacklist` tools. These trigger real-time scans across 90+ blacklists. Note that these requests can take a few minutes to complete. **What are the maintenance modes for monitors?** The integration supports three modes: 1 (Normal), 2 (Maintenance with notifications enabled), and 3 (Maintenance without notifications). Use `set_maintenance_mode` to toggle these. **Is the integration secure for monitoring data?** Absolutely. The integration uses industry-standard Bearer tokens (v3) or secure URL tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.