# Pingstack MCP server

> Lets an AI client monitor cron jobs, websites, DNS, SSL certificates, and domain expiry while managing dashboards and alerts.

- Repository: https://github.com/atomicvan/pingstack-mcp
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/atomicvan/pingstack-mcp
- Transport: remote
- Stars: 0
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 1.2.0

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add --transport http pingstack-mcp https://app.pingstack.io/mcp
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pingstack-mcp": {
      "url": "https://app.pingstack.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "pingstack-mcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://app.pingstack.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"pingstack-mcp","type":"http","url":"https://app.pingstack.io/mcp"}'
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add pingstack-mcp --url https://app.pingstack.io/mcp
```

### Codex config.toml (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.pingstack-mcp]
url = "https://app.pingstack.io/mcp"
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user --transport http pingstack-mcp https://app.pingstack.io/mcp
```

### Gemini settings.json (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pingstack-mcp": {
      "url": "https://app.pingstack.io/mcp",
      "type": "http"
    }
  }
}
```

## Tools (33)

- `get_account_capabilities`
- `list_checks`
- `get_check`
- `create_check`
- `update_check`
- `get_check_history`
- `list_check_runs`
- `get_check_metrics`
- `get_check_uptime`
- `list_incidents`
- `get_incident`
- `create_incident_update`
- `list_notification_groups`
- `list_account_members`
- `list_rosters`
- `create_notification_group`
- `update_notification_group`
- `assign_notification_group`
- `list_dashboards`
- `get_dashboard`
- `create_dashboard`
- `update_dashboard`
- `attach_check_to_dashboard`
- `detach_check_from_dashboard`
- `reorder_dashboard_checks`
- `create_dashboard_section`
- `update_dashboard_section`
- `publish_dashboard`
- `get_check_ping_urls`
- `delete_check`
- `delete_dashboard`
- `delete_notification_group`
- `unpublish_dashboard`

## FAQ

### How much does it cost to use?

The service is free for up to 15 checks, and MCP is included on every plan.

### Do I need to install anything locally?

No, the server runs at Pingstack, so there is nothing to install or run on your local machine.

### Can the agent send test alerts or run checks on demand?

No, the server does not send test alerts or run checks on demand.