What is the main functional difference between MCP Trace and SigNoz MCP Server?

MCP Trace is categorized under Monitoring and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. SigNoz MCP Server belongs to Monitoring and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Pick MCP Trace for monitoring work and SigNoz MCP Server for monitoring.

How do I install MCP Trace or SigNoz MCP Server in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. MCP Trace has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Are MCP Trace and SigNoz MCP Server free to use, or do they require API keys?

MCP Trace is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. SigNoz MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both MCP Trace and SigNoz MCP Server at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mcp-trace and signoz-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, MCP Trace has a quality signal of 47/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. SigNoz MCP Server has 57/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 125 GitHub stars.

MCP Trace vs SigNoz MCP Server — MCP Server Comparison

MCP Trace vs SigNoz MCP Server — MCP Server Comparison | AllMCPs

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Feature & specification comparison

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Spec	M MCP Trace	SigNoz MCP Server
Category	Monitoring	Monitoring
Quality signal	47/100 · Fair	57/100 · Good
Install command	Not confirmed yet	Confirmed
Transport	—	Remote HTTP/SSE
Auth	No auth required	Not declared
Pricing	Free	Not declared
Required env vars	None listed	`SIGNOZ_URLSIGNOZ_API_KEYLOG_LEVELTRANSPORT_MODEMCP_SERVER_PORTMCP_SERVER_HOST`
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	0	125
Directory activity	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	12	43
Full listing	View MCP Trace	View SigNoz MCP Server

Tools & capabilities

MCP Trace tools 12

list_runsStarting out — recent runs with task, model, duration, cost, decision counts
run_summaryOne run at a glance (accepts trace-id prefix)
span_tree"What did the agent actually do?" — nested shape of the run
slowest_spans"Why was it slow?" — top-k spans by duration
approval_logHITL audit — every approve/deny/**edit**, who decided, and *the rationale*
token_usageCost questions — aggregated across runs or per-run
search_spansFind spans by tool name, file path, "denied", …
failure_reportFind actionable, bounded, redacted errors and failed tool calls.
tool_statsRank tools by volume, error rate, denials, and latency.
security_auditAudit caller identity, tenant, server provenance, risk, and approval evidence.
recent_activityPoll new spans with a cursor while a run is active.
compare_runsCompare selected traces for regressions across models or versions.

SigNoz MCP Server tools 43

signoz_get_org_overviewGet the current status and overall posture of the SigNoz deployment, with typed projections plus `sourceStats` containing every reported stats field
signoz_list_metricsDiscover active metric names and catalog metadata
signoz_query_metricsQuery known metrics for values, trends, breakdowns, or formulas
signoz_get_top_metricsReturn top 100 metrics ranked by ingested sample volume with pre-computed percentages for cost and volume analysis
signoz_check_metric_usageGiven a list of metric names (up to 50 per call), return which dashboards and alerts reference each one
signoz_check_metric_cardinalityReturn label/attribute keys for a single metric with cardinality counts and sample values, sorted highest-cardinality first
signoz_get_field_keysDiscover available field keys for metrics, traces, or logs
signoz_get_field_valuesGet possible values for a field key
signoz_list_alertsList firing/silenced/inhibited Alertmanager alert *instances* (not rule definitions)
signoz_list_alert_rulesList configured alert-rule summaries, including inactive/OK and disabled rules
signoz_get_alertGet one alert rule's full definition by `id
signoz_get_alert_historyGet one rule's firing or state-transition history
+31 more on the listing page

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

MCP Trace

No confirmed install command for MCP Trace yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.

SigNoz MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "signoz-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://your-public-mcp-url.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main functional difference between MCP Trace and SigNoz MCP Server?

How do I install MCP Trace or SigNoz MCP Server in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Are MCP Trace and SigNoz MCP Server free to use, or do they require API keys?

Can I run both MCP Trace and SigNoz MCP Server at the same time in my AI client?

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

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