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Datadog is a Monitoring MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent infrastructure monitoring and APM. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install datadog.

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Datadog

Install verified 6 tools

Monitoring

Last updated September 23, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Infrastructure monitoring and APM

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Install Datadog

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install datadog
Or run directly:
claude mcp add --transport http datadog https://mcp.datadoghq.com/api/unstable/mcp-server/mcp

Tools exposed

6 tools available
query_metrics

Query metrics over a time range

Inputs

  • querystringrequired
  • fromstringrequired
  • tostringrequired
list_monitors

List Datadog monitors

get_monitor

Get a monitor's definition and status

Inputs

  • idstringrequired
list_dashboards

List dashboards

search_logs

Search logs with a query

Inputs

  • querystringrequired
  • fromstringrequired
  • tostringrequired
list_events

List recent events

Configuration

Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.

Claude Code~/.claude.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datadog": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@datadog/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DD_API_KEY": "...",
        "DD_APP_KEY": "...",
        "DD_SITE": "datadoghq.com"
      }
    }
  }
}
Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datadog": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@datadog/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DD_API_KEY": "...",
        "DD_APP_KEY": "...",
        "DD_SITE": "datadoghq.com"
      }
    }
  }
}
Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datadog": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@datadog/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DD_API_KEY": "...",
        "DD_APP_KEY": "...",
        "DD_SITE": "datadoghq.com"
      }
    }
  }
}

Authentication setup

  1. 1

    Create an API key in Datadog

    Get it DD_API_KEY
  2. 2

    Create an Application Key with the needed scopes

    Get it DD_APP_KEY

What you can do with Datadog MCP

Paste any of these prompts into Claude Code, Cursor or another MCP-compatible client.

“Query Datadog: avg(last_1h):avg:system.cpu.user{env:prod}”

Uses: query_metrics

“List monitors currently in ALERT state”

Uses: list_monitors

“Search logs for `status:500 service:api` in the last hour”

Uses: search_logs

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Datadog MCP server?

Datadog is listed as an Monitoring Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent infrastructure monitoring and APM. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install Datadog MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install datadog` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `claude mcp add --transport http datadog https://mcp.datadoghq.com/api/unstable/mcp-server/mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install Datadog MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does Datadog MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with Datadog MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent infrastructure monitoring and APM. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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