What is the key difference between Hatchet MCP and Datadog MCP Server?

Hatchet MCP belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution, while Datadog MCP Server belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Hatchet MCP or Datadog MCP Server in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Hatchet MCP and Datadog MCP Server free or paid?

Hatchet MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Datadog MCP Server operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hatchet MCP lists 10 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Datadog MCP Server lists 22 tools with 2 views and 6 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hatchet MCP and Datadog MCP Server together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Hatchet MCP vs Datadog MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hatchet MCP and Datadog MCP Server MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Hatchet MCP

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Datadog MCP Server

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 64/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Hatchet MCP if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a local process. Choose Datadog MCP Server if your workspace requires Monitoring integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Hatchet MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: whoami, list_workflows, list_runs.

Explore Hatchet MCP Details

Choose Datadog MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: DD_API_KEY, DD_APP_KEY, DD_SITE, MCP_DEFAULT_LIMIT, MCP_DEFAULT_LOG_LINES, MCP_DEFAULT_METRIC_POINTS, MCP_DEFAULT_TIME_RANGE, MCP_TRANSPORT.
Primary tools included: monitors, dashboards, logs.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Hatchet MCP Monitoring	Datadog MCP Server TANTIOPE Monitoring
Summary	Observe and operate Hatchet workflows from an AI agent — runs, logs, trigger, cancel, replay.	MCP server providing comprehensive Datadog observability access for AI assistants. Features grep-like log search, APM trace filtering with duration/status/error queries, smart sampling modes for token efficiency, and cross-correlation between logs, traces, and metrics.
Category & Scope	Monitoring

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hatchet MCP Tools (10)

whoami

Show the resolved Hatchet tenant + server URL and confirm the token works.

list_workflows

List workflow definitions for the tenant.

list_runs

List workflow runs (with an optional lookback window and filters).

get_run

Get the full detail of one workflow run — status, tasks, errors.

get_run_logs

Get log lines for a task by its external id.

list_workers

List workers and their status.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Hatchet MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hatchet-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hatchet-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Datadog MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tantiope-datadog-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "datadog-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DD_API_KEY": "YOUR_DD_API_KEY_HERE",
        "DD_APP_KEY": "YOUR_DD_APP_KEY_HERE",
        "DD_SITE": "YOUR_DD_SITE_HERE",
        "MCP_DEFAULT_LIMIT": "YOUR_MCP_DEFAULT_LIMIT_HERE",
        "MCP_DEFAULT_LOG_LINES": "YOUR_MCP_DEFAULT_LOG_LINES_HERE",
        "MCP_DEFAULT_METRIC_POINTS": "YOUR_MCP_DEFAULT_METRIC_POINTS_HERE",
        "MCP_DEFAULT_TIME_RANGE": "YOUR_MCP_DEFAULT_TIME_RANGE_HERE",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Hatchet MCP is categorized under Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Datadog MCP Server belongs to Monitoring using local stdio subprocess. Select Hatchet MCP when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and Datadog MCP Server when you require tools for monitoring.

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