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Watchgoose MCP server

bartekrutkowski/watchgoose-mcp

Monitor cron jobs, backups, Kubernetes jobs and other scheduled tasks in Watchgoose. Read-only by default; check changes require explicit consent.

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Install Watchgoose in Claude Code

Remote URL

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

npm

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Watchgoose MCP server do?

Monitor cron jobs, backups, Kubernetes jobs and other scheduled tasks in Watchgoose. Read-only by default; check changes require explicit consent.

Is the Watchgoose 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 Watchgoose run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Watchgoose to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http watchgoose https://mcp.watchgoose.com/mcp

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