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New Relic is a Monitoring MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent application performance monitoring. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install newrelic.

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New Relic

Monitoring

Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Application performance monitoring

Install New Relic

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install newrelic
Or run directly:
npx -y newrelic-mcp

Works with

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

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Key Takeaways

  • New Relic exposes an MCP interface for monitoring workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install newrelic — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate monitoring workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the New Relic MCP server?

The New Relic MCP server is an Monitoring Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents application performance monitoring. It exposes New Relic's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install New Relic MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install newrelic` 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 `npx -y newrelic-mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Is New Relic MCP free?

Yes. The New Relic MCP server is free and open source. You may still need a New Relic account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does New Relic MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with New Relic MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can application performance monitoring directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run New Relic operations, inspect results, chain New Relic with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive monitoring tasks without leaving your editor.