Bring Server Monitoring
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Checkmk to VS Code Copilot and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Checkmk MCP Server?
Connect your Checkmk site to any AI agent and take full control of your IT infrastructure monitoring through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage complex server landscapes and service states.
What you can do
- Host Oversight — List and retrieve detailed configuration and status for all monitored hosts natively
- Service Intelligence — Access real-time monitoring data for services across your entire infrastructure flawlessly
- Configuration Control — List folders, host groups, and service groups to understand your monitoring structure securely
- Change Management — Manually activate pending configuration changes directly within your workspace flawlessly
- Live Diagnostics — Retrieve plugin output and current states for specific services to troubleshoot issues in real-time
- System Metadata — Access core site information and organizational configurations directly within your workspace
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Checkmk Username, Automation Secret, and Server URL (including site)
- Start managing your infrastructure monitoring from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Sysadmins & DevOps — monitor server health and activate changes using natural language
- IT Operations — audit service states and host groups without opening the complex monitoring GUI
- Support Teams — quickly look up service failures and plugin outputs straight from their chat interface
- Network Engineers — verify connectivity and monitoring coverage for distributed host landscapes
Built-in capabilities (8)
Activate pending configuration changes in Checkmk
Get detailed information for a specific host
List all services across all hosts
List configuration folders
List all monitored hosts
List configured host groups
List all monitored services for a specific host
List configured service groups
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Checkmk data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Checkmk in VS Code Copilot
Why run Checkmk with Vinkius?
The Checkmk connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Checkmk using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Checkmk and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Checkmk to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Checkmk for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Checkmk is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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