What are the requirements for GlitchTip MCP Server?

GlitchTip MCP Server requires the following environment variables: GLITCHTIP_TOKEN (required), GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION (required), GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL (required). You'll also need a compatible MCP client like Claude Desktop or Claude Code.

Is GlitchTip MCP Server free to use?

Yes, GlitchTip MCP Server is open source and free to use. You can find the source code on GitHub.

What MCP clients support GlitchTip MCP Server?

GlitchTip MCP Server works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop (Anthropic's official desktop app), Claude Code (CLI tool), Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

How do I configure GlitchTip MCP Server?

Configure GlitchTip MCP Server by adding it to your MCP client's config file. For Claude Desktop, edit claude_desktop_config.json and add the server configuration. See the Configuration section above for a ready-to-use example.

GlitchTip MCP Server

Q: What tools does GlitchTip MCP Server provide?

list_issues: List recent issues from GlitchTip. get_issue_details: Retrieve detailed information about a specific issue.

Q: How do I install GlitchTip MCP Server?

Install GlitchTip MCP Server by running: npx -y glitchtip-mcp

Add it to Claude Code

Run this in a terminal.

Run in terminal

claude mcp add -e "GLITCHTIP_TOKEN=${GLITCHTIP_TOKEN}" -e "GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION=${GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION}" -e "GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL=${GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL}" glitchtip-mcp -- npx -y glitchtip-mcp

Required:GLITCHTIP_TOKENGLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATIONGLITCHTIP_BASE_URL

README.md

Integrates GlitchTip error monitoring with AI assistants

GlitchTip MCP Server

MCP server for integrating GlitchTip error monitoring with AI assistants like Claude.

Installation

Install in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor IDE installed
GlitchTip API token or session ID
Your GlitchTip organization slug

Quick Install

Click the button above and follow the installation flow, or manually configure:

Manual Configuration

Open your MCP configuration file:
- Global (all projects): ~/.cursor/mcp.json
- Project-specific: .cursor/mcp.json in project root
Add the following configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glitchtip": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "glitchtip-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GLITCHTIP_TOKEN": "your-api-token",
        "GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION": "your-org-slug",
        "GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL": "https://app.glitchtip.com"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace the environment variables with your actual values
Save the file and restart Cursor

Using .env File (Recommended)

For better security, store credentials in a .env file:

Create .env in your project root:

GLITCHTIP_TOKEN=your-api-token
GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION=your-org-slug
GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL=https://app.glitchtip.com

Update .cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glitchtip": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "glitchtip-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add .env to .gitignore:

echo ".env" >> .gitignore

Verify Installation

Restart Cursor completely
Check for green dot in Settings → Tools & Integrations → MCP Tools
In chat/composer, check "Available Tools"
Test with: "Show me GlitchTip errors"

Install in Claude Desktop

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed
GlitchTip API token or session ID
Your GlitchTip organization slug

Configuration

Open your Claude Desktop configuration file:
- macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
- Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Add the following configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glitchtip": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "glitchtip-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GLITCHTIP_TOKEN": "your-api-token",
        "GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION": "your-org-slug",
        "GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL": "https://app.glitchtip.com"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace the environment variables with your actual values
Save the file and restart Claude Desktop

Using .env File (Recommended)

For better security, store credentials in a .env file:

Create .env in your project root:

GLITCHTIP_TOKEN=your-api-token
GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION=your-org-slug
GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL=https://app.glitchtip.com

Update claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glitchtip": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "glitchtip-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add .env to .gitignore:

echo ".env" >> .gitignore

Verify Installation

Restart Claude Desktop completely
Look for the 🔌 icon in the bottom right
Click it to see available MCP servers
Test with: "Show me GlitchTip errors"

Install in Claude Code CLI

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
GlitchTip API token or session ID
Your GlitchTip organization slug

Installation

Run the following command in your terminal:

claude mcp add glitchtip -e GLITCHTIP_TOKEN=your-api-token -e GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION=your-org-slug -e GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL=https://app.glitchtip.com -- npx -y glitchtip-mcp

Using Environment Variables (Recommended)

For better security, store credentials in a .env file:

Create .env in your project root:

GLITCHTIP_TOKEN=your-api-token
GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION=your-org-slug
GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL=https://app.glitchtip.com

Add the MCP server:

claude mcp add glitchtip -e GLITCHTIP_TOKEN=$(grep GLITCHTIP_TOKEN .env | cut -d '=' -f2) -e GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION=$(grep GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION .env | cut -d '=' -f2) -e GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL=$(grep GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL .env | cut -d '=' -f2) -- npx -y glitchtip-mcp

Add .env to .gitignore:

echo ".env" >> .gitignore

Configuration Scopes

-s user: Available across all projects
-s project: Shared via .mcp.json file (committed to repo)
Default: local (current project only)

Verify Installation

claude mcp list
claude mcp get glitchtip

Test with: "Show me GlitchTi

Tools (2)

list_issuesList recent issues from GlitchTip

get_issue_detailsRetrieve detailed information about a specific issue

Environment Variables

GLITCHTIP_TOKENrequiredYour GlitchTip API token or session ID

GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATIONrequiredYour GlitchTip organization slug

GLITCHTIP_BASE_URLrequiredThe base URL for your GlitchTip instance

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json

{"mcpServers": {"glitchtip": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "glitchtip-mcp"], "env": {"GLITCHTIP_TOKEN": "your-api-token", "GLITCHTIP_ORGANIZATION": "your-org-slug", "GLITCHTIP_BASE_URL": "https://app.glitchtip.com"}}}}

Try it

→Show me the latest errors from GlitchTip.

→List the open issues in my GlitchTip organization.

→Get details for the most recent error issue.

→Analyze the latest production error and suggest a fix.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of GlitchTip MCP Server?

Fetch and list production errors from GlitchTip. Retrieve detailed event information for specific issues. Enable guided triage of application errors via AI. Support for environment-based configuration for security.

What can I use GlitchTip MCP Server for?

Quickly identifying the root cause of production crashes. Automating the triage process for incoming error reports. Integrating error monitoring directly into the development workflow. Analyzing error trends without leaving the AI chat interface.

How do I install GlitchTip MCP Server?

Install GlitchTip MCP Server by running: npx -y glitchtip-mcp

What MCP clients work with GlitchTip MCP Server?

GlitchTip MCP Server works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

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Keep GlitchTip MCP Server docs, env vars, and workflow notes in Conare so your agent carries them across sessions.

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Configuration

Using .env File (Recommended)

Verify Installation

Prerequisites

Installation

Using Environment Variables (Recommended)

Configuration Scopes

Verify Installation

Tools (2)

Environment Variables

Configuration

Try it

Frequently Asked Questions

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