Tickstem MCP vs MCP Uptime Kuma
A side-by-side look at the Tickstem MCP and MCP Uptime Kuma MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Tickstem MCP for monitoring work as a local process; choose MCP Uptime Kuma for monitoring as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Tickstem MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
TICKSTEM_API_KEY, TICKSTEM_BASE_URL. - You want tools like
list_jobs, get_job, register_job.
Choose MCP Uptime Kuma when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
UPTIME_KUMA_URL, UPTIME_KUMA_USERNAME, UPTIME_KUMA_PASSWORD, UPTIME_KUMA_2FA_TOKEN, UPTIME_KUMA_JWT_TOKEN, UPTIME_KUMA_HEADERS. - You want tools like
getMonitorSummary, listMonitors, listMonitorTypes.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring | Monitoring |
| Quality signal | 55/100 · Good | 61/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | other |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | TICKSTEM_API_KEYTICKSTEM_BASE_URL | UPTIME_KUMA_URLUPTIME_KUMA_USERNAMEUPTIME_KUMA_PASSWORDUPTIME_KUMA_2FA_TOKENUPTIME_KUMA_JWT_TOKENUPTIME_KUMA_HEADERS |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 2 | 60 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 26 | 26 |
| Full listing | View Tickstem MCP | View MCP Uptime Kuma |
Tools & capabilities
Tickstem MCP tools 26
list_jobsList all cron jobs in the accountget_jobGet a cron job by IDregister_jobRegister a new cron job (name, schedule, endpoint)update_jobUpdate an existing job — only provided fields changepause_jobPause a job so it no longer firesresume_jobResume a paused or failing jobdelete_jobPermanently delete a job and its execution historylist_executionsList execution history for a job, most recent firstlist_monitorsList all monitors — status, URL, interval, SSL expiry, assertionscreate_monitorCreate a monitor with optional response assertions (status code, response time, body)get_monitorGet a monitor by IDpause_monitorPause a monitor so it stops polling- +14 more on the listing page
MCP Uptime Kuma tools 26
getMonitorSummaryGet a quick overview of all monitors with their current status. Supports filtering.listMonitorsGet the full list of all monitors with configurations. Supports filtering.listMonitorTypesGet all available monitor types supported by Uptime Kuma.getMonitorGet detailed configuration for a specific monitor by ID.createMonitorCreate a new monitor (requires name and type at minimum).updateMonitorUpdate an existing monitor's configuration.deleteMonitorPermanently delete a monitor and all its heartbeat history.pauseMonitorPause a monitor to stop performing checks.resumeMonitorResume a paused monitor to restart checks.listHeartbeatsGet status check history for all monitors.getHeartbeatsGet status check history for a specific monitor.listNotificationsList all configured notification channels (Slack, Discord, email, webhooks, etc.).- +14 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.
Tickstem MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"tickstem-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"tickstem"
],
"env": {
"TICKSTEM_API_KEY": "YOUR_TICKSTEM_API_KEY_HERE",
"TICKSTEM_BASE_URL": "YOUR_TICKSTEM_BASE_URL_HERE"
}
}
}
}
MCP Uptime Kuma
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-uptime-kuma": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@davidfuchs/mcp-uptime-kuma@latest"
],
"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
Tickstem MCP is categorized under Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Uptime Kuma belongs to Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Tickstem MCP for monitoring work and MCP Uptime Kuma for monitoring.
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.
Tickstem MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Auth: api key required. MCP Uptime Kuma is listed as free. Auth: other. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add tickstem-mcp and mcp-uptime-kuma as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Tickstem MCP has a quality signal of 55/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. MCP Uptime Kuma has 61/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 60 GitHub stars.