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mcp-grafana
CommunityMCP server by grafana · updated · ★ 3.6k
An MCP server giving access to Grafana dashboards, data and more. mcp-grafana is a community project by grafana, not verified by a company domain.
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Install mcp-grafana
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-grafana -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/grafana/mcp-grafana:2.0.2Run in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-grafana": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/grafana/mcp-grafana:2.0.2"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-grafana": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/grafana/mcp-grafana:2.0.2"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-grafana": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/grafana/mcp-grafana:2.0.2"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-grafana -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/grafana/mcp-grafana:2.0.2{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-grafana": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/grafana/mcp-grafana:2.0.2"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-grafana docker run -i --rm docker.io/grafana/mcp-grafana:2.0.2Gemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the mcp-grafana block.
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mcp-grafana: common questions
How do I install mcp-grafana?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-grafana -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/grafana/mcp-grafana:2.0.2. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is mcp-grafana the official server?
mcp-grafana is a community project by grafana, not verified by a company domain.
Is mcp-grafana free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is mcp-grafana safe to use?
It scores 93 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to mcp-grafana?
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Does mcp-grafana work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.