How to Use the Checkly MCP in Claude

Q: How do I see Checkly status in Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear as a hammer icon in your chat bar.

Q: Can I use Checkly with Claude Desktop for organization-wide monitoring?

Yes, you can pull your full account metadata using getchecklyaccountinfo. This lets you verify which organization context your agent is currently hitting.

Q: Does Checkly work in Claude Desktop for checking alert channels?

Absolutely. Use listchecklyalertchannels to see where your notifications are routing. It helps confirm your PagerDuty or Slack integrations are active.

Q: How do I get check details in Claude Desktop?

Simply prompt your agent with the specific check ID. The getcheckdetails tool will return the configuration and state of that monitor.

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Run live checks from Claude Desktop

Trigger your monitoring scripts manually without switching tabs. You just ask the agent to `trigger_check_run` and the test starts immediately. This keeps your focus on the chat interface while you verify API health. It saves you from logging into the dashboard for every single spot check.

Review performance data in your MCP Server

Pull raw timing statistics directly into the conversation. The `get_check_performance_metrics` tool gives you the exact latency numbers you need to debug a slow endpoint. Stop guessing why a request timed out. You get the hard data right where you are working.

List and audit your active monitors

See everything you have configured across your organization. Use `list_checkly_checks` to pull your entire registry into the Claude Desktop context. It makes cross-referencing your current alerts against your code changes simple. You can see your `list_checkly_heartbeats` and `list_check_groups` without leaving the chat window.

Setup guide

Set up Checkly MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Checkly MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Checkly MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under checkly-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "checkly-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Checkly MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear as a hammer icon in your chat bar.

Yes, you can pull your full account metadata using `get_checkly_account_info`. This lets you verify which organization context your agent is currently hitting.

Absolutely. Use `list_checkly_alert_channels` to see where your notifications are routing. It helps confirm your PagerDuty or Slack integrations are active.

Simply prompt your agent with the specific check ID. The `get_check_details` tool will return the configuration and state of that monitor.

Your API keys and monitoring results stay within your local machine's memory during the session. We transmit only the specific configuration payloads required for your requests.

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