Instana MCP Server
IBM Instana observability data access via local MCP server integration.
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Overview
This MCP server provides a standardized interface for AI models to interact with IBM Instana observability data. It supports various authentication methods, including API tokens, session tokens, and JWT tokens, allowing users to choose the integration path best suited for their environment. The server offers both stdio and streamable HTTP modes for flexible deployment into different infrastructure setups. Users can configure the server using CLI options or environment variables, with support for SSL certificate verification and custom CA bundles to ensure secure communication. The implementation includes tool filtering and categorization to help manage and streamline interaction with specific Instana monitoring metrics and tools.
Our verdict
With a security score of 40/100, this server carries a high risk level. Key factors include that it is community-maintained rather than official vendor software, and crucial security aspects like read-only mode and authentication methods have not yet been editorially reviewed. It is suitable for experimental use in isolated development environments but should not be used in critical production workflows until formal security vetting is completed.
- Zero direct dependencies reduce potential supply-chain vulnerabilities.
- Active development with recent commits as of two days ago.
- Supports diverse authentication methods including JWT and API tokens.
- Community-maintained project lacking official vendor verification.
- Read-only mode and authentication mechanisms lack security review.
Tools
| Tool | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| manage_applications | Unified tool for managing application metrics, alert configs, settings, and catalog | medium |
| manage_websites | Unified smart router for website analyze, catalog, configuration, and advanced config operations | medium |
| manage_custom_dashboards | Unified tool for managing custom dashboard CRUD operations | medium |
| manage_infrastructure | Unified smart router for infrastructure analyze, catalog, and snapshot resource operations | medium |
| manage_automation | Unified smart router for automation: browse action catalog and view execution history | medium |
| manage_events | Unified smart router for events monitoring: get event by ID, get events by IDs, Kubernetes events, agent monitoring events and all events | low |
| manage_slo | Unified smart router for SLO configurations, reports, alerts, and correction windows with intelligent timezone handling | medium |
| manage_releases | Unified smart router for release tracking: list releases with pagination and name filtering, get release details, create/update/delete releases with timezone support | medium |
| manage_maintenance_windows | Unified smart router for maintenance window lifecycle management: create, modify, close, and list maintenance windows with template support and ServiceNow integration | medium |
| manage_mobile_apps | Unified smart router for mobile app monitoring: analyze beacons, performance metrics, session replay, configuration, and alert management | medium |
Compatibility
| Client | Local | Docker | Remote | Read-only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | ||||
| Claude Desktop | ||||
| Cursor | ||||
| VS Code | ||||
| Windsurf |
Frequently asked questions
›What authentication methods does the server support for HTTP mode?
The server supports API token authentication for direct API calls, session token authentication for UI-initiated calls, and JWT token authentication for IBM platform integration.
›Does the server support different transport modes?
Yes, the server supports both Streamable HTTP and Stdio transport modes for compatibility with different MCP clients.
›How can I configure SSL certificate verification?
SSL certificate verification can be configured using a command-line option, an environment variable, or by specifying a custom CA bundle.
›Is it possible to limit the tools exposed by the server?
Yes, the server supports tool filtering, which allows you to restrict available tools based on categories.
›Can I connect to multiple Instana MCP servers simultaneously?
Yes, the architecture supports connecting an MCP host to multiple Instana MCP server instances or other product MCP servers.
›What is the recommended installation method?
The recommended installation method for the Instana MCP server is via PyPI.
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