How to Use the Logstash (Server-side Log Pipeline API) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Logstash (Server-side Log Pipeline API) MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart the app, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

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Check Logstash Cluster Health in Claude Desktop

`get_health_report` pulls the live status of your Logstash instance directly into your chat. Your AI client reads the status instantly to tell you if your nodes are green, yellow, or red. It combines this with `get_root` to verify the basic instance details before running deeper diagnostics. You get a clear picture of node availability without manually curling endpoints.

Expose Node Metrics and Resource Usage

`get_node_stats` delivers raw JSON containing memory usage, JVM heap saturation, and event throughput metrics. Your agent parses this data to pinpoint which pipeline is dropping events or running out of memory. Pair this with `get_node_info` to map OS configurations, JVM versions, and pipeline setup details. You get the exact configuration context needed to scale your memory allocations safely.

Isolate CPU Spikes with an MCP Server

`get_hot_threads` exposes the exact Java threads consuming your CPU cycles right now. When ingestion lag spikes, your agent runs this tool to identify blocking I/O or poorly written regular expressions. It also queries `get_plugins_info` to check if a custom filter or output plugin is causing the bottleneck. You stop guessing which filter is slow and start fixing the exact line of configuration.

Setup guide

Set up Logstash (Server-side Log Pipeline API) 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 Logstash (Server-side Log Pipeline API) 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 Logstash (Server-side Log Pipeline API) 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 logstash-server-side-log-pipeline-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "logstash-server-side-log-pipeline-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Logstash (Server-side Log Pipeline API) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the app, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes. You can ask Claude Desktop to check your ingestion performance, and it will run `get_node_stats` to inspect event processing rates. If it detects a slowdown, it automatically pulls thread dumps to find the bottleneck.

You configure your Logstash credentials inside your Claude Desktop configuration file. The server handles the basic auth or SSL handshakes in the background, keeping your credentials out of the raw chat prompts.

This tool lists all installed plugins and their versions on your active node. Your agent uses this list to verify if a legacy filter plugin is incompatible with your current Logstash version.

The server only accesses Logstash JVM telemetry, pipeline stats, and node configuration data via the local monitoring API. Vinkius runs this in a zero-trust sandbox, meaning your raw log data and payload contents never leave your local infrastructure.

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