otelcol-mcp
MCP server for OpenTelemetry Collector config. otelcol-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by mottibec. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 5 tools, including Update Resources, Receivers, Processors, Exporters and Component Schemas, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Server and DevOps/Observability.
What is this MCP
This is an MCP server implementation specifically designed for configuring OpenTelemetry Collectors dynamically. It enables management of OpenTelemetry components (receivers, processors, exporters) through Model Context Protocol (MCP).
How to use this MCP
Configure your MCP client to connect to the server (typically at http://localhost:3001/sse). Use the provided endpoints to list components, retrieve schemas, and update configurations. The server exposes resources for receivers, processors, and exporters with their metadata.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP server is primarily used for dynamic configuration management of OpenTelemetry Collector instances. It enables real-time updates to telemetry pipelines, component discovery, and schema validation for OpenTelemetry configurations in distributed systems.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the otelcol-mcp MCP server?
otelcol-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from mottibec. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect otelcol-mcp to my AI client?
Add otelcol-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does otelcol-mcp provide?
otelcol-mcp provides 5 tools: Update Resources, Receivers, Processors, Exporters and Component Schemas.
Is otelcol-mcp free to use?
otelcol-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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