Grafana MCP
✓ Text source-checked Oct 27, 2026MCP server for Grafana that provides access to the Grafana instance and surrounding ecosystem.
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In short
Grafana MCP is a free server connecting AI clients to Grafana for dashboard search, PromQL/LogQL queries, and incident management. It requires Grafana 9.0+ and uv.
Grafana MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that provides access to a Grafana instance and its surrounding ecosystem. The server requires uv and is configured in MCP clients such as Claude Desktop and Cursor. Grafana version 9.0 or later is required for full functionality.
The tool allows searching for dashboards by title, folder UID, tag, or starred status. The server executes PromQL queries against Prometheus datasources, supporting both instant and range metric queries. The server runs log and metric queries using LogQL against Loki datasources. Unified SQL tools support ClickHouse, Snowflake, Athena, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL.
The server manages incidents in Grafana Incident, including searching, creating, adding activities, and setting custom fields. The server views and manages on-call schedules in Grafana OnCall. The server renders Grafana dashboard panels or full dashboards as PNG images.
The list of available tools is configurable to limit context window usage. Each tool requires specific RBAC permissions to function properly.
According to Grafana MCP: Grafana MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that provides access to a Grafana instance and its surrounding ecosystem. Its pages list this strength: Unified SQL tools support multiple backends including ClickHouse, Snowflake, Athena, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL. They also state this limitation: Grafana version 9.0 or later is required for full functionality.
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Pros
- ✅ Unified SQL tools support multiple backends including ClickHouse, Snowflake, Athena, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL.
- ✅ The server can render dashboard panels or full dashboards as PNG images.
- ✅ The tool list is configurable, allowing users to choose which tools are available to the MCP client.
Cons
- ⚠️ Grafana version 9.0 or later is required for full functionality.
- ⚠️ Agent Observability tools work only in Grafana Cloud.
Facts
- API available
- Yes (not source-checked)
- Open source
- Yes (license: Apache-2.0)
- GitHub stars
- 3,625 (checked Oct 29, 2026) (not source-checked)
- Last GitHub push
- Oct 28, 2026 (not source-checked)
- First commit
- Dec 2024 (not source-checked)
Where this tool sits
Use cases
Frequently asked
- How much does Grafana MCP cost?
- Grafana MCP is free. The provided documentation does not list any specific pricing details or hidden fees associated with using the server.
- Which AI clients support Grafana MCP?
- The server is configured in MCP clients such as Claude Desktop and Cursor. It requires the uv package manager to run and connects to your existing Grafana instance.
- What Grafana version is required?
- Grafana version 9.0 or later is required for full functionality. The server also requires specific RBAC permissions for each tool to operate correctly within your instance.
- Can it query different data sources?
- Yes. It executes PromQL against Prometheus, LogQL against Loki, and supports Unified SQL for ClickHouse, Snowflake, Athena, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL. It also allows searching dashboards by title or tag.
- Does it help with incident management?
- Yes, it manages incidents in Grafana Incident by searching, creating, adding activities, and setting custom fields. It also views and manages on-call schedules in Grafana OnCall.