InfluxDB FAQs

Question 1

How do I install and run the InfluxDB MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it using `npx`, install it globally with `npm`, or clone the repository from source. You'll need to set the `INFLUXDB_TOKEN` environment variable to authenticate with your InfluxDB instance. See the installation instructions in the README for details.

Question 2

What are the main features of the server?

Accepted Answer

The server offers access to InfluxDB resources like organizations and buckets, tools for writing data and executing queries, and prompt templates for common Flux queries and line protocol guidance.

Question 3

What can I do with this server?

Accepted Answer

You can use it to list organizations and buckets, query data with Flux, write data using line protocol, and create new buckets and organizations directly from within your workflow, especially when integrated with tools like Claude.

Question 4

What is the InfluxDB MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The InfluxDB MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to an InfluxDB instance using the InfluxDB OSS API v2. It allows you to interact with your InfluxDB data using resources, tools, and prompts.

Question 5

What environment variables are required?

Accepted Answer

The `INFLUXDB_TOKEN` is required for authentication. `INFLUXDB_URL` (defaults to `http://localhost:8086`) and `INFLUXDB_ORG` are optional for specifying your InfluxDB instance and default organization.

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