• EXECUTION
  • INVENTORY
  • CONFIGURATION
  • HUMAN

How to manage synthetic monitoring with your AI

Connect Dynatrace to your AI client to run tests and adjust monitoring locations without opening a browser.

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Short answer

How can I manage synthetic monitoring using my AI?

You can trigger test batches, update monitor settings, and create new monitoring locations through chat. Your agent uses Dynatrace tools to execute these actions directly. You get immediate control over your testing environment.

Testing outcomes.

What you can control.

Your AI handles the execution of these tasks.

EXECUTION

Run test batches

The AI triggers specific synthetic test runs on demand. You get immediate validation of your services through chat.

INVENTORY

View all monitors

Your agent pulls a list of your current synthetic monitors. This gives you a clear view of your active testing coverage.

CONFIGURATION

Update monitor settings

You can change how a monitor behaves by telling your AI what to adjust. It applies those changes to your existing setup.

HUMAN

Analyze results

The AI manages the triggers and settings, but you still need to review the actual performance data to make decisions.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a change.

Your agent translates your chat commands into direct actions in Dynatrace.

  1. Audit monitors

    The AI checks your current configuration to see which monitors are active.

    list_synthetic_monitors

  2. Trigger tests

    When you need to verify a fix, the AI kicks off a specific group of tests.

    trigger_synthetic_batch

  3. Add locations

    If you need to test from a new region, the AI sets up the monitoring location.

    create_synthetic_location

  4. Modify monitors

    The AI changes the properties of your monitors to match your new requirements.

    update_synthetic_monitor

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with Dynatrace.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual monitor names or location IDs.

Dynatrace Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ub1wigqfvjMAz6k93QYXbZ21a7R0BVK0S8PIvZWb/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Dynatrace capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dynatrace-apm-and-observability-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ub1wigqfvjMAz6k93QYXbZ21a7R0BVK0S8PIvZWb/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my current synthetic monitors.

  • Trigger a synthetic batch for the [Monitor Name] monitor.

  • Create a new synthetic location in [Location Name].

  • Update the [Monitor Name] monitor settings.

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  • Cursor
  • VS Code
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  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my synthetic monitors?

    No. There is no tool available to delete monitors.

  • 02

    Can I create new users through the AI?

    No. This Connector is limited to synthetic monitoring and locations.

  • 03

    Can I trigger a test for a specific monitor?

    Yes, you can trigger a batch for a specific monitor via chat.

  • 04

    Does the AI show me the full performance graphs?

    No. The AI executes the tests, but you should use the Dynatrace UI to view detailed performance graphs.

  • 05

    Can I add a new testing location?

    Yes, the AI can create new synthetic locations for you.

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