HomeLab Monitor MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install HomeLab Monitor in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add homelab-monitor -e HOMELAB_MONITOR_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e HOMELAB_MONITOR_URL docker.io/sikamikaniko123/homelab-monitor:0.14.2

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "homelab-monitor": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "HOMELAB_MONITOR_URL",
        "docker.io/sikamikaniko123/homelab-monitor:0.14.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HOMELAB_MONITOR_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the HomeLab Monitor MCP server do?

Self-hosted homelab dashboard with a built-in read-only MCP server (hosts, Docker, GPU, services).

Is the HomeLab Monitor MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does HomeLab Monitor run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add HomeLab Monitor to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add homelab-monitor -e HOMELAB_MONITOR_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e HOMELAB_MONITOR_URL docker.io/sikamikaniko123/homelab-monitor:0.14.2

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