Set up by client

Configure the Grafana MCP server for your MCP-compatible client. Each guide lists the config file location and a working server block.

Refer to Client configuration examples and Set up when you need more JSON or install options.

Claude Desktop
Set up the Grafana MCP server for Claude Desktop.
Cursor
Set up the Grafana MCP server for Cursor.
Codex CLI
Set up the Grafana MCP server for the OpenAI Codex CLI.
VS Code and GitHub Copilot
Set up the Grafana MCP server for VS Code with GitHub Copilot agent mode.
Claude Code
Set up the Grafana MCP server for the Claude Code CLI.
Gemini CLI
Set up the Grafana MCP server for the Google Gemini CLI.
Windsurf
Set up the Grafana MCP server for Windsurf.
Zed
Set up the Grafana MCP server for the Zed editor.