New Relic FAQs

Question 1

What is the New Relic MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a free, open-source tool that lets you use natural language or specific commands to interact with your New Relic account data and features via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using the New Relic MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Python 3.10+, pip, access to a New Relic account, a New Relic User API key, and your New Relic Account ID.

Question 3

How do I configure the New Relic MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need to set the `NEW_RELIC_API_KEY` and `NEW_RELIC_ACCOUNT_ID` environment variables with your New Relic credentials.  Don't hardcode your API key; use environment variables for security.

Question 4

What can I do with the New Relic MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can execute NerdGraph queries, run NRQL queries, search for entities (like applications and hosts), manage synthetic monitors, and handle alert policies and incidents - all using natural language or defined commands.

Question 5

What are some examples of how I can use it?

Accepted Answer

Examples include asking 'Show me my APM applications' or 'List open critical incidents in account 1234567' using natural language, or directly invoking commands to list applications or acknowledge alerts.

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