Local + RemoteFree

Syslog MCP server

jmagar/syslog-mcp

Syslog receiver and MCP server for homelab log intelligence.

Source code

Install Syslog in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http syslog https://syslog.tootie.tv/mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "syslog": {
      "url": "https://syslog.tootie.tv/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code
claude mcp add syslog -e SYSLOG_HOST=... -- docker run -i --rm -e SYSLOG_HOST ghcr.io/jmagar/syslog-mcp:0.27.2
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "syslog": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "SYSLOG_HOST",
        "ghcr.io/jmagar/syslog-mcp:0.27.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SYSLOG_HOST": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Syslog MCP server do?

Syslog receiver and MCP server for homelab log intelligence.

Is the Syslog 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 Syslog run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Syslog to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http syslog https://syslog.tootie.tv/mcp

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