Checkly MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Checkly as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add checkly --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Checkly MCP Server
Connect your Checkly account to any AI agent and take full control of your application monitoring and synthetic testing through natural conversation. Streamline how you ensure the uptime and performance of your APIs and web apps.
Claude Code registers Checkly as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Checkly data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Check Oversight — List and retrieve details for all API and Browser monitors natively
- Live Execution — Manually trigger check runs to verify system health on-demand flawlessly
- Performance Intelligence — Access detailed performance metrics and response times for any monitor securely
- Alert Management — List and audit all configured alert channels (Slack, Email, PagerDuty) flawlessly
- Reliability Tracking — Monitor heartbeat and cron jobs to ensure your background tasks are running flawlessly
- System Metadata — Retrieve core account information and organizational structures directly within your workspace
The Checkly MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Checkly to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Checkly MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Checkly
Ask Claude: "Using Checkly, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Checkly MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Checkly through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Checkly tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Checkly + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Checkly MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Checkly tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Checkly nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Checkly outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Checkly status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Checkly MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Checkly to Claude Code via MCP:
get_check_details
Get detailed information for a specific check
get_check_performance_metrics
Retrieve performance metrics for a specific check
get_checkly_account_info
Retrieve core account and organization metadata
list_check_groups
List groups of checks
list_checkly_alert_channels
List all configured alert channels (Slack, Email, PagerDuty, etc)
list_checkly_checks
List all API and Browser checks
list_checkly_heartbeats
List all heartbeat (cron) monitors
trigger_check_run
Manually trigger a check to run immediately
Example Prompts for Checkly in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Checkly immediately.
"List all my monitors in Checkly and their last status."
"Show me the response time graph for the 'Checkout Flow' check."
"Check the status of my heartbeat monitors."
Troubleshooting Checkly MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Checkly to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Checkly + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Checkly MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Checkly with your favorite client
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Connect Checkly to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.