Cockpit
40 AI prompts + self-hosted ops dashboard for homelab and small-team sysadmins
What is Cockpit?
Cockpit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to 40 ai prompts + self-hosted ops dashboard for homelab and small-team sysadmins
40 AI prompts + self-hosted ops dashboard for homelab and small-team sysadmins
This server falls under the Monitoring & Observability category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- 40 AI prompts + self-hosted ops dashboard for homelab and sm
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y cockpit-mcpManual Installation
npx -y cockpit-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Cockpit
What is Cockpit?
Cockpit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that 40 ai prompts + self-hosted ops dashboard for homelab and small-team sysadmins It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Cockpit?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y cockpit-mcp. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Cockpit?
Cockpit works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Cockpit free to use?
Yes, Cockpit is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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