openITCOCKPIT MCP Server (Official): Install & Setup

Install openITCOCKPIT in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add openitcockpit -e OITC_APIKEY=... -e OITC_BASEURL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e OITC_APIKEY -e OITC_BASEURL docker.io/openitcockpit/mcp-server:0.5.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openitcockpit": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "OITC_APIKEY",
        "-e",
        "OITC_BASEURL",
        "docker.io/openitcockpit/mcp-server:0.5.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OITC_APIKEY": "...",
        "OITC_BASEURL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the openITCOCKPIT MCP server do?

Access openITCOCKPIT monitoring: host and service state, check history, logs, downtimes, acknowledgements, software inventory and pending security updates.

Is the openITCOCKPIT 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 openITCOCKPIT run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add openITCOCKPIT to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add openitcockpit -e OITC_APIKEY=... -e OITC_BASEURL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e OITC_APIKEY -e OITC_BASEURL docker.io/openitcockpit/mcp-server:0.5.0

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