• LIVE
  • AUDIT
  • SETUP
  • HUMAN

How to update component status with your AI

Connect Instatus to your AI client to manage your status page components through natural language. Once connected, you can trigger status changes without opening a dashboard.

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Short answer

How can I update component status with my AI?

You can tell your AI to change the status of specific infrastructure pieces like your API or database. It uses the Instatus tools to find the right component and apply the new status immediately. You'll see your status page reflect these changes in real time.

Where every change lands.

Status management outcomes

Your AI handles the technical updates so your status page stays accurate.

LIVE

Instant status updates

The AI modifies component states to reflect current uptime or outages. Your status page updates as soon as the command finishes.

AUDIT

Component inventory

The AI pulls a list of all your existing infrastructure pieces. You can verify exactly what is being tracked before making changes.

SETUP

New component creation

When you launch a new service, tell your AI to add it to Instatus. It builds the component so it's ready for monitoring.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You retain full control over which components get deleted or modified. The AI only acts on the specific instructions you give it.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a status change.

The AI moves from identifying your infrastructure to executing the update.

  1. Identify components

    The AI looks through your Instatus account to find the specific API or database you're talking about.

    list_componentsget_component

  2. Register new services

    If you're working with a brand new piece of infrastructure, the AI adds it to your status page.

    create_component

  3. Apply status changes

    The AI pushes the new operational state, like switching a service from operational to degraded.

    update_component

  4. Clean up old data

    If a service is retired, the AI removes that component from your status page entirely.

    delete_component

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in Instatus.

Starting points

Swap out the component names for your actual service names like 'Primary API' or 'Auth Database'.

Instatus Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bJ6kfIXjdIMbejf7OfkXtS0Ht69Osee9sxK5EIPI/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 — Instatus capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instatus-status-pages-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bJ6kfIXjdIMbejf7OfkXtS0Ht69Osee9sxK5EIPI/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Set the status of the 'Main API' component to degraded.

  • List all the components currently in my Instatus account.

  • Create a new component called 'Payment Gateway' for my status page.

  • Change the 'Database Cluster' status to operational.

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  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Instatus once, then ask.

Just link your account via the Vinkius dashboard. Your credentials stay encrypted and you can start chatting with your AI immediately.

Connect Instatus to your AI

FAQ

How the Instatus connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete components on its own?

    No. The AI will only delete a component if you explicitly tell it to do so.

  • 02

    Can I use this to change my account settings?

    No. The AI can only manage components through the provided tools; it cannot change your Instatus account or billing settings.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which component to update?

    It uses the component name or ID you provide to find the right match in your list.

  • 04

    Will the AI create components for every error it sees?

    No. The AI only creates or updates components based on your direct commands.

  • 05

    Can the AI see my entire status page?

    Yes, it can list and view the details of your components to ensure it's acting on the correct one.

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