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Datadog MCP server

TANTIOPE/datadog-mcp-server

Datadog observability: grep-like log search, APM trace filtering by duration, status and errors, sampling modes, and log, trace and metric correlation.

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Install Datadog in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add datadog -e DD_API_KEY=... -e DD_APP_KEY=... -- npx -y datadog-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datadog": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "datadog-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DD_API_KEY": "...",
        "DD_APP_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Datadog MCP server do?

Datadog observability: grep-like log search, APM trace filtering by duration, status and errors, sampling modes, and log, trace and metric correlation.

Is the Datadog MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Datadog run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Datadog to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add datadog -e DD_API_KEY=... -e DD_APP_KEY=... -- npx -y datadog-mcp

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