Healthchecks MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Healthchecks in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add healthchecks -e HEALTHCHECKS_API_KEY=... -- npx -y healthchecks-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "healthchecks": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "healthchecks-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HEALTHCHECKS_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add healthchecks -e HEALTHCHECKS_API_KEY=... -- docker run -i --rm -e HEALTHCHECKS_API_KEY ghcr.io/ni-c/healthchecks-mcp:0.3.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "healthchecks": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "HEALTHCHECKS_API_KEY",
        "ghcr.io/ni-c/healthchecks-mcp:0.3.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HEALTHCHECKS_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Healthchecks MCP server do?

Healthchecks cron and uptime monitoring: see which scheduled jobs are late or down, read the output a failing job reported with its ping, and create, pause or adjust checks. Works against healthchecks.io or a self-hosted instance. npx -y healthchecks-mcp

Is the Healthchecks 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 Healthchecks run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Healthchecks to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add healthchecks -e HEALTHCHECKS_API_KEY=... -- npx -y healthchecks-mcp

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