What is the key difference between MCP Server and MCP Uptime Kuma?

MCP Server belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution, while MCP Uptime Kuma belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server or MCP Uptime Kuma 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 MCP Server and MCP Uptime Kuma free or paid?

MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Uptime Kuma operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server lists 6 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars. MCP Uptime Kuma lists 22 tools with 1 views and 54 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server and MCP Uptime Kuma 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

MCP Server vs MCP Uptime Kuma

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server and MCP Uptime Kuma 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

MCP Server

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Uptime Kuma

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Uptime Kuma 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 MCP Server 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).
You have access to required keys: DEVHELM_API_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: Manage uptime monitors, Handle incidents and alerting, Track dependencies and deploy locks.

Explore MCP Server Details

Choose MCP Uptime Kuma 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).
You have access to required keys: UPTIME_KUMA_URL, UPTIME_KUMA_USERNAME, UPTIME_KUMA_PASSWORD, UPTIME_KUMA_2FA_TOKEN, UPTIME_KUMA_JWT_TOKEN, UPTIME_KUMA_HEADERS.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server devhelmhq Monitoring	MCP Uptime Kuma Monitoring
Summary	Monitor uptime, manage incidents, configure alerting, and query dependency status via DevHelm	A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Uptime Kuma version 2.
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Tools (6)

Manage uptime monitors

Handle incidents and alerting

Track dependencies and deploy locks

Manage DevHelm resources and API keys

Query status pages and status overview

Run through hosted HTTP or local stdio

MCP Uptime Kuma Tools (22)

getMonitorSummary

Get a quick overview of all monitors with their current status. Supports filtering.

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).

MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-113": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "devhelm-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEVHELM_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_DEVHELM_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Uptime Kuma Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-uptime-kuma": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "-p",
        "@davidfuchs/mcp-uptime-kuma",
        "mcp-uptime-kuma-get-jwt"
      ],
      "env": {
        "UPTIME_KUMA_URL": "YOUR_UPTIME_KUMA_URL_HERE",
        "UPTIME_KUMA_USERNAME": "YOUR_UPTIME_KUMA_USERNAME_HERE",
        "UPTIME_KUMA_PASSWORD": "YOUR_UPTIME_KUMA_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "UPTIME_KUMA_2FA_TOKEN": "YOUR_UPTIME_KUMA_2FA_TOKEN_HERE",
        "UPTIME_KUMA_JWT_TOKEN": "YOUR_UPTIME_KUMA_JWT_TOKEN_HERE",
        "UPTIME_KUMA_HEADERS": "YOUR_UPTIME_KUMA_HEADERS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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