Graylog FAQs

Question 1

What is the Graylog MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Graylog MCP Server is a tool that allows AI IDEs and agents to securely query your Graylog instances, providing structured access to log data via the Model Context Protocol.

Question 2

How does this tool benefit AI IDEs and agents?

Accepted Answer

It provides standardized Graylog universal search tools, enabling AI to perform efficient log analysis through relative or absolute time window queries and lightweight count-only results, without pulling full log payloads.

Question 3

What are the security best practices when using Graylog MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's recommended to use scoped, least-privilege Graylog credentials and to manage secrets securely via environment variables, avoiding their commitment to source control.

Question 4

Is the Graylog MCP Server easy to integrate into AI development environments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it features drop-in configuration for popular AI IDEs and MCP tools like Cursor, VS Code, and Claude Code, requiring minimal setup with Graylog instance environment variables.

Question 5

What types of Graylog queries can AI perform with this server?

Accepted Answer

AI can execute universal searches with relative time windows (e.g., last N seconds), absolute time windows using ISO timestamps, and count-only query variants for quick analytics.

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