• STATUS
  • INVENTORY
  • ALERT
  • HUMAN

How to check service health status with your AI

Connect Gatus to your AI client once. From then on, you can query your service status without ever opening a browser.

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Short answer

Can I check my service status through chat?

Yes. Your AI pulls real-time health data from Gatus to tell you if your endpoints are up or down. You'll get immediate status updates and a list of all monitored targets.

Status outcomes.

Where your status updates land.

The AI translates raw health data into clear answers for you.

STATUS

Instant health checks

The AI pulls the current state of a specific URL. You get a direct answer on whether the service is up or down.

INVENTORY

Endpoint overview

Your agent can list every endpoint you have configured in Gatus. This gives you a quick snapshot of your entire monitoring setup.

ALERT

Identify failures

When a service fails, the AI identifies which specific endpoint is causing the issue. You'll know exactly what's broken without digging through logs.

HUMAN

Manual intervention

The AI identifies the problem, but you still need to jump in to fix the underlying code or infrastructure causing the downtime.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for status.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and your Gatus dashboard.

  1. Scan endpoints

    The AI looks through your Gatus configuration to see what you are currently monitoring.

    list_endpoints

  2. Check specific health

    Once it knows your endpoints, the AI queries the status of a single target you're interested in.

    get_endpoint_health

  3. Summarize results

    The AI takes the raw response from the health check and turns it into a plain English status report.

    get_endpoint_health

  4. Report issues

    If an endpoint is down, the AI tells you exactly which one failed and what the current status is.

    get_endpoint_healthlist_endpoints

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Gatus data.

Starting points

These are just ideas. Swap out the names for your actual endpoint names or service IDs.

Gatus Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SZx7OyqfGelePhBmZTfpkK6YDYBS4FrcrFgcux0J/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 — Gatus capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gatus-health-dashboard-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SZx7OyqfGelePhBmZTfpkK6YDYBS4FrcrFgcux0J/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all my current endpoints in Gatus.

  • Is the production-api endpoint healthy right now?

  • Show me the health status for the auth-service.

  • Which endpoints are currently reporting a failure?

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Start here

Connect Gatus once, then ask.

Just follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you'll be ready to chat with your data immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI fix a broken endpoint?

    No. The AI can only read the health status. You have to perform the actual repairs yourself.

  • 02

    Can the AI add new endpoints to Gatus?

    No. This MCP only provides tools to read existing endpoint data and lists.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my Gatus login credentials?

    No. Your connection is handled securely, and the AI only interacts with the data provided by the tools.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as the client is MCP-compatible, like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete my monitoring configurations?

    No. There are no tools available to delete or modify your Gatus setup.

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