Netdata · Gemini CLI
Add the Netdata MCP server to Gemini CLI
Query real-time infrastructure metrics, alerts, logs and anomaly detection across all your Netdata Cloud nodes.
1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
gemini mcp add --transport http netdata https://app.netdata.cloud/api/v1/mcp
Scopes, env vars, OAuth and limits: Gemini CLI MCP config guide
2. Sign in
Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. Netdata is hosted by Netdata, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
Ask Gemini CLI for something Netdata can do. Query real-time infrastructure metrics, alerts, logs and anomaly detection across all your Netdata Cloud nodes. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.
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FAQ
- How do I add the Netdata MCP server to Gemini CLI?
- Run: gemini mcp add --transport http netdata https://app.netdata.cloud/api/v1/mcp. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
- Is this the official Netdata MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by Netdata as io.github.netdata/mcp-server in the official MCP registry.
- Does the Netdata MCP server need an API key?
- It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Gemini CLI uses them; check Netdata's docs for any plan or permission requirements.
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Reviewed Oct 19, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Gemini CLI's documented syntax.