ProbeOps MCP Server

MCP server for running infrastructure diagnostics from 6 global regions. SSL checks, DNS lookups, ping, whois, port checks, traceroute, latency tests, and more — each executed simultaneously from US East, US West, EU Central, Canada, India, and Australia.

Works instantly — no API key required. Run `npx @probeops/mcp-server` and get 11 diagnostic tools with 10 free calls per day. Add an API key to unlock all 21 tools, 6 regions, and higher limits.

Works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and any Model Context Protocol compatible client.

Quick Start

Option 1: Try It Now (No API Key)

Claude Code:

claude mcp add probeops -- npx -y @probeops/mcp-server

Codex:

codex mcp add probeops -- npx -y @probeops/mcp-server

Cursor / Windsurf / Cline (add to `.mcp.json` or your client's MCP config):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "probeops": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@probeops/mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

That's it. You get 11 tools with 10 calls per day and 2 probe regions — no signup, no configuration.

Option 2: Full Access (Free API Key)

Sign up at probeops.com and create an API key from the dashboard. Then add it to your config:

Claude Code:

claude mcp add probeops -e PROBEOPS_API_KEY=your-key -- npx -y @probeops/mcp-server

Codex (add to `~/.codex/config.toml`):

[mcp_servers.probeops]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@probeops/mcp-server"]

[mcp_servers.probeops.env]
PROBEOPS_API_KEY = "your-api-key-here"

Cursor / Windsurf / Cline:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "probeops": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@probeops/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "PROBEOPS_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Demo Mode vs Full Access

What You Get

21 infrastructure diagnostic tools, each running from up to 6 regions simultaneously. Plus geo-proxy browsing and account management.

Every diagnostic tool call returns per-region results and a quota footer showing remaining usage.

Diagnostic Tools (14)

DNS Shortcuts

These call `dns_lookup` with a preset `record_type` so you don't have to remember record type names:

Geo-Proxy Browsing

Account

Resources

Global Regions

All diagnostic tools run from these 6 regions simultaneously:

Geo-Proxy Token Management

The server manages proxy tokens automatically:

• A single token works across all 6 regions. Switching regions does not consume quota.
• Daily quota = total hours of proxy browsing per day.
• Quota resets at midnight UTC.

Output Examples

SSL Check

ssl_check({ domain: "github.com" })

SSL Certificate Report for github.com
  Status: VALID
  Subject: github.com
  Issuer: DigiCert (DigiCert Inc)
  Expires in: 245 days
  TLS: TLSv1.3 (TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384)

  Region Results:
  | Region | Location | Status | Time |
  |--------|----------|--------|------|
  | us-east | Ashburn | OK | 45ms |
  | eu-central | Helsinki | OK | 38ms |
  | ap-south | Mumbai | OK | 112ms |
  | us-west | Boardman | OK | 52ms |
  | ca-central | Montreal | OK | 41ms |
  | ap-southeast | Sydney | OK | 98ms |

  Completed in 125ms
---
Diagnostics: 97 of 100 remaining today (Free)

Ping

ping({ target: "1.1.1.1" })

Ping: 1.1.1.1

  ap-south (Mumbai):
    PING 1.1.1.1 (1.1.1.1) 56(84) bytes of data.
    64 bytes from 1.1.1.1: icmp_seq=1 ttl=56 time=1.35 ms
    3 packets transmitted, 3 received, 0% packet loss
    rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 1.353/1.398/1.474/0.054 ms
    Response time: 2147ms

  eu-central (Helsinki):
    PING 1.1.1.1 (1.1.1.1) 56(84) bytes of data.
    64 bytes from 1.1.1.1: icmp_seq=1 ttl=54 time=21.2 ms
    3 packets transmitted, 3 received, 0% packet loss
    rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 20.651/20.941/21.217/0.231 ms
    Response time: 2031ms
  ...

  Completed in 2332ms
---
Diagnostics: 96 of 100 remaining today (Free)

Whois

whois({ domain: "example.com" })

Whois: example.com

  us-east (Ashburn):
    Domain Name: EXAMPLE.COM
    Registry Domain ID: 2336799_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
    Registrar: RESERVED-Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
    Creation Date: 1995-08-14T04:00:00Z
    Registry Expiry Date: 2025-08-13T04:00:00Z
    Name Server: A.IANA-SERVERS.NET
    Name Server: B.IANA-SERVERS.NET
    DNSSEC: signedDelegation
    Response time: 734ms
  ...

  Completed in 852ms
---
Diagnostics: 95 of 100 remaining today (Free)

Environment Variables

Rate Limits

Free tier requires no credit card. Check usage anytime with `account_status`.

See probeops.com/pricing for current details.

Development

git clone https://github.com/kumarprobeops/probeops-mcp-server.git
cd probeops-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build

Test locally:

PROBEOPS_API_KEY=your-key node dist/index.js

Requirements

• Node.js >= 18.0.0
• Playwright (optional) - only needed for `geo_browse` screenshots

npx playwright install chromium

Without Playwright, `geo_browse` falls back to HTTP fetch (raw HTML, no screenshots).

FAQ

Q: How is this different from running `curl` or `dig` locally?

Every check runs from 6 global regions simultaneously. You see DNS propagation, latency, and availability from the perspective of real users worldwide, not your local network.

Q: Do I need to install anything besides Node.js?

No. `npx -y @probeops/mcp-server` handles everything. Playwright is optional (only for `geo_browse` screenshots).

Q: Can I use this in CI/CD pipelines?

Yes. Set `PROBEOPS_API_KEY` as an environment variable and call the MCP server from any MCP-compatible tool.

Q: Is the API key sent securely?

Yes. All communication uses HTTPS. The key is sent via the `X-API-Key` header, never in URLs or logs.

License

MIT - see LICENSE

Links

• ProbeOps Platform
• Get API Key
• Pricing
• Report Issues
• npm Package