better-stack

Operate Better Stack telemetry and uptime monitoring via MCP playbooks.

Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/johinsDev/loyalty-app --skill better-stack
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: better-stack
Source: https://github.com/johinsDev/loyalty-app/tree/main/.claude/skills/better-stack
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/johinsDev/loyalty-app --skill better-stack

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you operate Better Stack for the loyalty-app monorepo so you can reliably debug incidents, monitor uptime, and build log-based alerts without getting lost in tools, tokens, or namespaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • MCP-first operations for Logs/Telemetry and Uptime: Use the Better Stack MCP tool surface for common troubleshooting and operational workflows across logs, uptime, status pages, and alerting.
  • Telemetry sources and dashboards/alerts management: Create and verify log sources, inspect ingest schema, and set up dashboards and chart alerts for error-rate or latency signals.
  • Uptime monitors and incident response: Manage monitors and heartbeats, validate availability, and acknowledge/resolve incidents using MCP-driven workflows.

Quick Start

Use the Better Stack MCP to list existing telemetry sources and uptime monitors first, then tell the AI exactly what you want to create (e.g., a new log-based chart alert or an availability monitor) and which environment/service it should apply to.

Frequently Asked Questions about better-stack

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up Better Stack uptime monitors and telemetry sources using MCP?

To set up Better Stack uptime monitors and telemetry sources using MCP, you must first register the MCP server with separate bearer tokens for uptime and telemetry. You can then list existing monitors and log sources before creating new ones.

Can I create log-based chart alerts for error rates in a monorepo?

Yes, you can create log-based chart alerts for error rates in a monorepo. The Skill provides MCP-driven workflows to build dashboards and configure alerts for specific error-rate or latency signals following repo naming and retention conventions.

What is the best way to manage incident response and heartbeats in Better Stack?

The best way to manage incident response and heartbeats in Better Stack is through MCP-driven workflows that allow you to validate availability, manage heartbeats, and acknowledge or resolve incidents directly from your operational playbook.

Do I need separate tokens for Better Stack telemetry and uptime monitoring?

Yes, you need separate bearer tokens for Better Stack telemetry and uptime monitoring. Correct MCP server registration requires distinct tokens to properly authenticate and manage telemetry logs versus uptime monitors.

How does this Skill help troubleshoot auth and log ingest issues?

This Skill helps troubleshoot auth and log ingest issues by providing MCP-driven operational playbooks that let you inspect ingest schemas, verify telemetry sources, and debug incidents without getting lost in tool namespaces.

Are there naming and retention conventions for creating Better Stack alerts?

Yes, there are specific naming, region, and retention conventions for creating Better Stack alerts. The Skill enforces these repo-specific safety conventions to ensure proper alerting and incident workflows across your services.