mcpscout
npxStandardmcpscout provides real-time observability for MCP servers. It tracks tool usage, latency, client intent, and failures. The server exposes metrics and logs via a JavaScript SDK. It connects to MCP servers and provides dashboards for monitoring. Developers use it to debug and optimize AI agent interactions.
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Overview
mcpscout provides real-time observability for MCP servers. It tracks tool usage, latency, client intent, and failures. The server exposes metrics and logs via a JavaScript SDK. It connects to MCP servers and provides dashboards for monitoring. Developers use it to debug and optimize AI agent interactions.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y mcpscout2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcpscout-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y mcpscout"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcpscout?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for mcpscout
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from mcpscout. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCPSCOUT_API_KEY | Yes | Your mcpscout API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcpscout?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcpscout"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcpscout with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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