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Evidence fieldHoneycomb MCPShortlist candidateGrafana Cloud MCPMCP100 Recommended
Task fit
Best for
  • Investigate Honeycomb observability data from an MCP-compatible IDE or assistant
  • Honeycomb users who need to investigate honeycomb observability data from an mcp-compatible ide or assistant.
  • Query Grafana Cloud metrics, logs, dashboards, and observability context.
  • Teams already using Grafana Labs that can test with non-sensitive data and least privilege.
Not ideal for
  • The older honeycombio/honeycomb-mcp open-source server was archived in 2026 and must not be treated as the current hosted service or used for its adoption metrics. EU accounts use a regional endpoint.
  • Users who need an MCP100-recommended recommendation today
  • Unattended production workflows before permissions and failure behavior are reviewed
Avoid when
  • The older honeycombio/honeycomb-mcp open-source server was archived in 2026 and must not be treated as the current hosted service or used for its adoption metrics. EU accounts use a regional endpoint.
  • The connected data or account cannot be safely exposed to the selected AI client
  • You cannot verify least-privilege access and review write-capable tool calls
Provenance
Provenance details

First-party MCP

Honeycomb · Publisher source ↗

First-party MCP

Grafana Labs · Publisher source ↗

Maintenance
Maintenance details

Repo: Not documented

Package: Not documented

Repo: Not documented

Package: Not documented

Popularity evidence
Shared repository stars

0

Shared repository stars (not MCP-specific) · checked 2026-10-20

Not documented
Client coverage
Client coverage detailsNot documented
Claude Code✓ Streamable HTTP
Claude Desktop✓ Streamable HTTP
Codex✓ Streamable HTTP
VS Code✓ Streamable HTTP
Cursor✓ Streamable HTTP
OpenCode✓ Streamable HTTP
Client coverage noteLocal stdio runs on your computer. Streamable HTTP connects to a remotely hosted MCP server.
Access and data
AuthenticationOAuth to Honeycomb's current hosted MCP service.Authentication follows the publisher's documented endpoint or local-server configuration. OAuth scopes, API-key handling, and revocation behavior remain review items.
CostNo separate MCP fee is documented. Honeycomb has a free tier plus paid Pro/Enterprise observability plans; queries and telemetry usage remain subject to the underlying account limits/plan.No MCP100 cost conclusion is published yet. The publisher's account plan, API usage, infrastructure, or per-action charges may apply.
PermissionsThe hosted MCP operates within the authenticated Honeycomb account/tenant permissions. The current hosted service is distinct from Honeycomb's older archived open-source MCP repository.Exact permissions and the read/write boundary have not yet completed MCP100 independent review; consult the linked publisher sources and use the narrowest available scope.
Data handlingNot documented in the reviewed sources. The reviewed current Honeycomb hosted-MCP material does not provide a specific MCP retention or training statement.Publisher-accessible account or application data may be returned to the MCP client and its selected model. Retention and subprocess behavior require candidate-specific review.
Limitations
Tradeoffs
  • Shortlist evidence is sufficient for identity, setup and task value; authenticated runtime tool-schema measurement and exhaustive security certification remain out of scope.
  • First-party provenance and a clear task improve confidence, but do not replace an independent permissions and usability review.
  • Client transport compatibility does not prove that authentication, scopes, failure handling, and every tool behave safely.
Risk contextThe MCP can expose observability data that may include production telemetry, service names, query results, traces and operational context. Some current capabilities may change service configuration or derived resources depending on the hosted tool set.Use a test workspace or non-production account, least privilege, read-only controls where available, explicit approval for mutations, and credential revocation after evaluation.
Evidence date
Editorial review2026-10-192026-07-24
Candidate evidence2026-10-202026-09-24T04:25:05.554391Z

Popularity, maintenance, fit, permissions, and client support are independent evidence fields.

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