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preflight
CommunityMCP server by newrelic-experimental · updated · ★ 63
New Relic MCP server for observing AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) preflight is a community project by newrelic-experimental, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 2 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 63 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEYEnvironment variable, secret | Optional | New Relic ingest license key. Optional: without it Preflight runs local-only with the dashboard at localhost:7777. |
NEW_RELIC_ACCOUNT_IDEnvironment variable | Optional | New Relic account id, used for dashboard and alert deployment. Optional. |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install preflight
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add preflight -- npx -y @newrelic/preflightRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"preflight": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@newrelic/preflight"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"preflight": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@newrelic/preflight"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"preflight": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@newrelic/preflight"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add preflight -- npx -y @newrelic/preflight{
"mcpServers": {
"preflight": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@newrelic/preflight"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add preflight npx -y @newrelic/preflightGemini 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 preflight block.
Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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preflight: common questions
How do I install preflight?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add preflight -- npx -y @newrelic/preflight. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is preflight the official server?
preflight is a community project by newrelic-experimental, not verified by a company domain.
Is preflight free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is preflight safe to use?
It scores 76 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to preflight?
Similar MCP servers: Harness, MCP Registry Server, ref-tools-ref-tools-mcp, Microsoft Learn MCP.
Does preflight work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.