HetrixTools Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Monitor host uptime and IP reputation through a conversational interface.
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Why people use HetrixTools
HetrixTools for Host Uptime and Blacklist Checks
This Connector changes that by letting you just ask. You can check your entire fleet's health or run a blacklist scan on a single IP with one sentence. You get immediate answers without the tab-switching fatigue, letting you stay focused on fixing the problem instead of finding the data.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire infrastructure monitoring suite.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking staging site status before a push
A DevOps lead needs to know if the staging site is up before a push.
- Real-world use case 02
Troubleshooting mail delivery failures
A sysadmin notices a drop in mail delivery and asks the agent to check_ip_blacklist for the mail host.
- Real-world use case 03
Putting a site into maintenance mode
A web owner wants to put the site into maintenance mode for an hour.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete HetrixTools capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HetrixTools.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through HetrixTools.
- 01 Capability
List uptime monitors
Get a full list of your monitors to check the health of your infrastructure. This provides a quick overview of all your active checks.
- 02 Capability
List uptime reports
Pull detailed uptime reports for a specific monitor you want to inspect. You can see the history of availability for a single site.
- 03 Capability
Set maintenance mode
Toggle between normal, notified maintenance, or silent maintenance for a monitor. This prevents false alerts while you perform updates.
- 04 Capability
List blacklist monitors
See all your active IP and domain blacklist monitors in one list. This gives you a clear view of your reputation tracking.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through HetrixTools.
- 05 Capability
Add uptime monitor
Create a new uptime monitor by providing the target, type, and contact details. This lets you track new sites or services instantly.
- 06 Capability
Check domain blacklist
Run an on-demand check to see if a domain is on any global blacklists. This helps you identify why mail delivery might be failing.
- 07 Capability
Check ip blacklist
Perform a real-time blacklist scan for a specific IPv4 address. You can see if your host is blocked across 90+ global lists.
- 08 Capability
Delete uptime monitor
Remove a monitor from your account when it is no longer needed. This keeps your list clean and organized.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through HetrixTools.
- 09 Capability
Get account usage
See your current API and resource usage to stay within your plan limits. It helps you track your spending and monitor counts.
- 10 Capability
List bulk reports
View all the bulk reports your account has generated so far. You can quickly find historical data for your infrastructure.
- 11 Capability
List contact lists
See all the notification contact lists you have set up. This helps you manage who gets alerted during an outage.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask HetrixTools to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HetrixTools from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UEquTABBdqCK4Co66dpUmeoWUIjjc5ABKq8QJMwr/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it HetrixTools, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable HetrixTools for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UEquTABBdqCK4Co66dpUmeoWUIjjc5ABKq8QJMwr/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the HetrixTools URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable HetrixTools in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hetrixtools": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UEquTABBdqCK4Co66dpUmeoWUIjjc5ABKq8QJMwr/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using HetrixTools
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HetrixTools, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hetrixtools": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UEquTABBdqCK4Co66dpUmeoWUIjjc5ABKq8QJMwr/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using HetrixTools
Ask Copilot: "Using HetrixTools, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hetrixtools": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UEquTABBdqCK4Co66dpUmeoWUIjjc5ABKq8QJMwr/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using HetrixTools
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HetrixTools, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hetrixtools": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UEquTABBdqCK4Co66dpUmeoWUIjjc5ABKq8QJMwr/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using HetrixTools
Ask Cline: "Using HetrixTools, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add hetrixtools --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UEquTABBdqCK4Co66dpUmeoWUIjjc5ABKq8QJMwr/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using HetrixTools
Ask Claude: "Using HetrixTools, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work HetrixTools can move forward.
The DevOps engineer who's tired of clicking through dashboards at 2am to find out why a service is lagging.
DevOps Engineer
Checking host health and toggling maintenance modes during deployment windows.
System Administrator
Auditing IP reputation and domain blacklists to troubleshoot mail delivery.
Website Owner
Getting quick status updates on site availability without logging into a separate portal.
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Before you connect
Questions about HetrixTools.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can I do with the HetrixTools MCP?
You can use your AI agent to check host uptime, scan for IP blacklists, and manage your monitoring settings through a simple chat interface.
How does the HetrixTools MCP help with host monitoring?
It allows your agent to check the real-time status of your websites and services. You can ask for a full list of monitors or check the health of specific endpoints instantly.
Can I use HetrixTools MCP to check if my IP is blocked?
Yes. You can ask your agent to perform a real-time blacklist scan for any IP address. It checks over 90 global lists to see if your host is blocked.
How do I set up maintenance mode using HetrixTools MCP?
You can tell your agent to toggle maintenance mode for a specific monitor. This silences alerts while you perform updates so you don't get flooded with notifications.
Does HetrixTools MCP support multiple monitors?
Yes, it can manage your entire monitoring suite. You can list all active monitors, check their individual statuses, and view historical uptime reports.
How can I check my usage limits with HetrixTools MCP?
You can ask your agent to check your current API and resource usage. This helps you stay within your plan limits without having to log into your account settings.
How do I find my HetrixTools API Token?
Log in to your HetrixTools account, navigate to Account Settings, and click on the API tab. You will be able to generate and copy your unique API Token from there.
Can I perform on-demand blacklist checks?
Yes! Use the check_ip_blacklist or check_domain_blacklist capabilities. These trigger real-time scans across 90+ blacklists. Note that these requests can take a few minutes to complete.
What are the maintenance modes for monitors?
The integration supports three modes: 1 (Normal), 2 (Maintenance with notifications enabled), and 3 (Maintenance without notifications). Use set_maintenance_mode to toggle these.
Is the integration secure for monitoring data?
Absolutely. The integration uses industry-standard Bearer tokens (v3) or secure URL tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
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