Rootly Mcp Server

What is Rootly MCP Server?

Rootly MCP Server is an innovative platform designed to streamline and enhance the management of cloud resources and services. It provides a centralized hub for developers and IT teams to monitor, control, and optimize their cloud infrastructure efficiently. With its user-friendly interface and robust features, Rootly MCP Server simplifies complex cloud operations, making it accessible for teams of all sizes.

Features of Rootly MCP Server

• Centralized Management: Manage all your cloud resources from a single dashboard, allowing for easier oversight and control.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Get instant updates on the performance and health of your cloud services, enabling proactive management.
• Automated Alerts: Set up notifications for critical events, ensuring that your team is always informed about important changes or issues.
• Scalability: Easily scale your cloud resources up or down based on your project needs, optimizing costs and performance.
• User-Friendly Interface: Designed with usability in mind, the platform allows users to navigate and manage resources effortlessly.
• Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrate with various third-party tools and services to enhance functionality and streamline workflows.

How to Use Rootly MCP Server

1. Sign Up: Create an account on the Rootly MCP Server platform.
2. Connect Your Cloud Services: Link your existing cloud accounts to the Rootly MCP Server for centralized management.
3. Configure Settings: Customize your dashboard and set up alerts according to your team's needs.
4. Monitor Performance: Use the real-time monitoring tools to keep track of your cloud resources and performance metrics.
5. Optimize Resources: Analyze usage patterns and adjust your resources to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of cloud services can I manage with Rootly MCP Server?

A: Rootly MCP Server supports a wide range of cloud services, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, allowing you to manage various resources from different providers in one place.

Q: Is there a free trial available?

A: Yes, Rootly MCP Server offers a free trial for new users to explore its features and capabilities before committing to a subscription.

Q: Can I integrate Rootly MCP Server with other tools?

A: Absolutely! Rootly MCP Server supports integration with numerous third-party applications, enhancing its functionality and allowing for a more streamlined workflow.

Q: How does Rootly MCP Server ensure data security?

A: Rootly MCP Server employs industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure access protocols, to protect your data and ensure compliance with regulations.

Q: What support options are available?

A: Rootly MCP Server provides various support options, including documentation, community forums, and direct customer support for any inquiries or issues.

Rootly MCP Server

An MCP server for the Rootly API that integrates seamlessly with MCP-compatible editors like Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude. Resolve production incidents in under a minute without leaving your IDE.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.12 or higher
• uv package manager

  curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
  

• Rootly API token

Installation

Configure your MCP-compatible editor (tested with Cursor) with one of the configurations below. The package will be automatically downloaded and installed when you first open your editor.

With uv

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rootly": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "tool",
        "run",
        "--from",
        "rootly-mcp-server",
        "rootly-mcp-server",
      ],      
      "env": {
        "ROOTLY_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_ROOTLY_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

With uvx

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rootly": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "rootly-mcp-server",
        "rootly-mcp-server",
      ],      
      "env": {
        "ROOTLY_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_ROOTLY_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

To customize allowed_paths and access additional Rootly API paths, clone the repository and use this configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rootly": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/rootly-mcp-server",
        "rootly-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ROOTLY_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_ROOTLY_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Connect to Hosted MCP Server

Alternatively, connect directly to our hosted MCP server:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rootly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.rootly.com/sse",
        "--header",
        "Authorization:${ROOTLY_AUTH_HEADER}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ROOTLY_AUTH_HEADER": "Bearer <YOUR_ROOTLY_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Features

• Dynamic Tool Generation: Automatically creates MCP resources from Rootly's OpenAPI (Swagger) specification
• Smart Pagination: Defaults to 10 items per request for incident endpoints to prevent context window overflow
• API Filtering: Limits exposed API endpoints for security and performance
• AI-Powered Incident Analysis: Smart tools that learn from historical incident data
  • find_related_incidents: Uses TF-IDF similarity analysis to find historically similar incidents
  • suggest_solutions: Mines past incident resolutions to recommend actionable solutions
• MCP Resources: Exposes incident and team data as structured resources for easy AI reference
• Intelligent Pattern Recognition: Automatically identifies services, error types, and resolution patterns

Whitelisted Endpoints

By default, the following Rootly API endpoints are exposed to the AI agent (see allowed_paths in src/rootly_mcp_server/server.py):

/v1/incidents
/v1/incidents/{incident_id}/alerts
/v1/alerts
/v1/alerts/{alert_id}
/v1/severities
/v1/severities/{severity_id}
/v1/teams
/v1/teams/{team_id}
/v1/services
/v1/services/{service_id}
/v1/functionalities
/v1/functionalities/{functionality_id}
/v1/incident_types
/v1/incident_types/{incident_type_id}
/v1/incident_action_items
/v1/incident_action_items/{incident_action_item_id}
/v1/incidents/{incident_id}/action_items
/v1/workflows
/v1/workflows/{workflow_id}
/v1/workflow_runs
/v1/workflow_runs/{workflow_run_id}
/v1/environments
/v1/environments/{environment_id}
/v1/users
/v1/users/{user_id}
/v1/users/me
/v1/status_pages
/v1/status_pages/{status_page_id}

Why Path Limiting?

We limit exposed API paths for two key reasons:

1. Context Management: Rootly's comprehensive API can overwhelm AI agents, affecting their ability to perform simple tasks effectively
2. Security: Controls which information and actions are accessible through the MCP server

To expose additional paths, modify the allowed_paths variable in src/rootly_mcp_server/server.py.

AI-Powered Smart Tools

The MCP server includes intelligent tools that analyze historical incident data to provide actionable insights:

find_related_incidents

Finds historically similar incidents using machine learning text analysis:

find_related_incidents(incident_id="12345", similarity_threshold=0.3, max_results=5)

• Input: Incident ID, similarity threshold (0.0-1.0), max results
• Output: Similar incidents with confidence scores, matched services, and resolution times
• Use Case: Get context from past incidents to understand patterns and solutions

suggest_solutions

Recommends solutions by analyzing how similar incidents were resolved:

suggest_solutions(incident_id="12345", max_solutions=3)
### OR for new incidents:
suggest_solutions(incident_title="Payment API errors", incident_description="Users getting 500 errors during checkout")

• Input: Either incident ID OR title/description text
• Output: Actionable solution recommendations with confidence scores and time estimates
• Use Case: Get AI-powered suggestions based on successful past resolutions

How It Works

• Text Similarity: Uses TF-IDF vectorization and cosine similarity (scikit-learn)
• Service Detection: Automatically identifies affected services from incident text
• Pattern Recognition: Finds common error types, resolution patterns, and time estimates
• Fallback Mode: Works without ML libraries using keyword-based similarity
• Solution Mining: Extracts actionable steps from resolution summaries

Data Requirements

For optimal results, ensure your Rootly incidents have descriptive:

• Titles: Clear, specific incident descriptions
• Summaries: Detailed resolution steps when closing incidents
• Service Tags: Proper service identification

Example good resolution summary: "Restarted auth-service, cleared Redis cache, and increased connection pool from 10 to 50"

About Rootly AI Labs

This project was developed by Rootly AI Labs, where we're building the future of system reliability and operational excellence. As an open-source incubator, we share ideas, experiment, and rapidly prototype solutions that benefit the entire community.

Developer Setup & Troubleshooting

Prerequisites

• Python 3.12 or higher
• uv for dependency management

1. Set Up Virtual Environment

Create and activate a virtual environment:

uv venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # Always activate before running scripts

2. Install Dependencies

Install all project dependencies:

uv pip install .

To add new dependencies during development:

uv pip install <package>

3. Verify Installation

The server should now be ready to use with your MCP-compatible editor.

For developers: Additional testing tools are available in the tests/ directory.