Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Netdata MCP Server?
Connect your Netdata monitoring infrastructure to any AI agent for instant, real-time observability and performance analysis through natural language.
What you can do
- Real-time Metrics — Fetch granular data from specific charts (CPU, RAM, Disk, Network) using
get_chart_datato diagnose performance bottlenecks. - Agent Health — Inspect node versions, host information, and enabled features with
get_agent_infoandlist_charts. - Alert Management — Query active alarms on local agents via
get_alarmsor monitor space-wide critical issues usinglist_space_alerts. - Cloud Orchestration — Navigate your entire infrastructure by listing spaces, rooms, and nodes connected to Netdata Cloud.
- Scraping & Export — Retrieve all metrics in a format suitable for external analysis tools using
get_all_metrics.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Netdata Cloud Token or Agent URL
- Start monitoring your infrastructure from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more jumping between dashboards to find which node is spiking. Your AI acts as a 24/7 SRE or System Administrator.
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — instantly correlate system alerts with recent deployments without leaving the terminal or IDE.
- SREs — automate the retrieval of chart data and alarm statuses to speed up incident response.
- System Administrators — manage large-scale node environments by querying spaces and rooms via simple conversation.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Get Netdata Agent information
Get current status of all configured alarms
Get all metrics for scraping
Fetch metric data from a specific chart
). List all available charts on the node
List nodes within a specific room
List rooms within a specific space
Fetch active alerts across the space
List all nodes connected to a space
List all Netdata Cloud spaces
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Netdata data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 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
Netdata in VS Code Copilot
Netdata and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Netdata to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Netdata in VS Code Copilot
The Netdata MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 10 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Netdata for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Netdata MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I fetch specific metric data for a chart like CPU usage?
Use the get_chart_data tool. You need to provide the chart ID (e.g., 'system.cpu') and optionally specify time ranges like after or aggregation methods like group.
Can I see all active alerts across my entire Netdata Cloud space?
Yes! Use the list_space_alerts tool with your space_id. It will return all active alerts across all nodes connected to that specific Cloud space.
How do I list all the nodes available in a specific room?
Use the list_room_nodes tool. You will need to provide both the space_id and the room_id to filter the nodes within that specific grouping.
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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