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Downdetector MCP Server
An MCP server that provides real-time service status and outage information from Downdetector for various services and regions without requiring authentication.
An MCP server that provides real-time service status and outage information from Downdetector for various services and regions without requiring authentication.
Installation
Manual .dxt Installation
1. Download mcp-server-dxt from GitHub Actions
2. Rename .zip to .dxt
3. Double-click .dxt file
4. Click Install in Claude Desktop
NPX
npx -y downdetector-mcp
Configuration
Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"downdetector": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"downdetector-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"downdetector": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "downdetector-mcp"]
}
}
}
Cline
{
"mcpServers": {
"downdetector": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "downdetector-mcp"]
}
}
}
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
downdetector |
Get current status and outage reports for any service tracked by Downdetector with optional dom... |
Features
- Real-time service status: Get up-to-date status reports for any service tracked by Downdetector
- No authentication required: Direct access to public Downdetector data
- Global coverage: Support for various Downdetector domains (com, uk, it, fr, and more)
Usage Examples
Check if Steam is down right now
What's the current status of Netflix?
Get the latest reports for Instagram in the UK
Show me the recent activity for Discord
Notes
Data comes from Downdetector's public interface and may be subject to rate limiting. Some domains (particularly .com) may be protected by Cloudflare and occasionally unavailable. Service names should match those used in Downdetector (case-insensitive).
