Status FAQs

Question 1

What is Status MCP?

Accepted Answer

Status MCP is a Ruby gem that provides direct, offline access to status page information for over 1700 services through an embedded Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, sourced from the `awesome-status` project.

Question 2

How many services can I access status information for?

Accepted Answer

You can access status page information for over 1700 different services. All this data is bundled directly with the gem for your convenience.

Question 3

Does Status MCP require an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

No, Status MCP is offline capable. Once installed, all the service status data is available locally, meaning you don't need an internet connection to access it.

Question 4

How does Status MCP integrate with development environments?

Accepted Answer

It integrates seamlessly with MCP-compatible clients like Cursor IDE and Claude Desktop. You simply configure a JSON entry in their respective configuration files to enable the embedded MCP server, allowing direct access to status data.

Question 5

What tools does the Status MCP server provide?

Accepted Answer

The MCP server offers powerful tools including `search_services` (to find services by query), `get_service_details` (to retrieve specific status links for a service), and `list_services` (to view all available services).

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