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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.