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AWS CloudWatch
Query CloudWatch logs, metrics and alarms.
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AWS CloudWatch is a Model Context Protocol server in the Developer Tools category. It lets AI assistants that speak MCP call its tools and read its resources over STDIO.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
Enumerate resources exposed by this MCP
get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
Invoke the primary action of this MCP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about AWS CloudWatch.
- What is the AWS CloudWatch MCP?
- The AWS CloudWatch MCP allows developers to query logs, metrics, and alarms from AWS CloudWatch services. It acts as a bridge to interact with CloudWatch data programmatically.
- How do I install the AWS CloudWatch MCP in an MCP client?
- Installation in an MCP client typically involves specifying the repository URL for the AWS CloudWatch MCP. For example, in Cline, you would use a command like 'cline install https://github.com/awslabs/mcp/tree/main/src/cloudwatch-logs-mcp-server'.
- Does the AWS CloudWatch MCP require authentication?
- Yes, the AWS CloudWatch MCP requires an API key for authentication. This key grants access to your AWS CloudWatch resources and should be configured in your MCP client.
- What are the common use cases for the AWS CloudWatch MCP?
- Common use cases include monitoring application performance, troubleshooting issues by querying logs, and integrating CloudWatch alarms into developer workflows for automated responses or notifications.
- Are there any costs associated with using the AWS CloudWatch MCP?
- The AWS CloudWatch MCP itself does not incur direct costs. However, usage of the underlying AWS CloudWatch services will be billed according to AWS pricing, which depends on data ingestion, storage, and queries.
- What is a prerequisite for using the AWS CloudWatch MCP?
- A prerequisite is having an active AWS account with appropriate permissions configured for CloudWatch access. This ensures the MCP can successfully interact with your CloudWatch resources.
Install AWS CloudWatch
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"aws-cloudwatch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-aws-cloudwatch"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"aws-cloudwatch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-aws-cloudwatch"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"aws-cloudwatch": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-aws-cloudwatch"
]
}
}
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