Simple Tempo FAQs

Question 1

How do I integrate Simple Tempo with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate Simple Tempo by adding a specific configuration entry to your Claude Desktop's `claude_desktop_config.json` file. This entry specifies the path to the `tempo-mcp-server` command and your Grafana Tempo URL.

Question 2

What kind of queries can I run with Simple Tempo?

Accepted Answer

Simple Tempo supports various query formats including TraceQL (e.g., `{duration>1s}`), simple service names (e.g., `payment-service`), and tag-based queries (e.g., `service.name=payment-service`), automatically detecting the format for ease of use.

Question 3

How does Simple Tempo improve Grafana Tempo trace querying?

Accepted Answer

It offers intelligent query format detection (TraceQL, tags, service name), correct URL encoding for all query types, human-readable responses with structured output, and flexible time handling (Unix timestamps, relative times, RFC3339, 'now').

Question 4

What is Simple Tempo?

Accepted Answer

Simple Tempo is an enhanced Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Grafana Tempo. It provides intelligent trace querying and detailed analysis, designed to improve upon the official Grafana MCP server with better usability and features.

Question 5

What are `tempo_query` and `tempo_trace_detail`?

Accepted Answer

`tempo_query` is a tool for searching traces using intelligent format detection, allowing you to find traces based on various criteria. `tempo_trace_detail` is another tool that provides detailed information for a specific trace, identified by its trace ID.

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