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BetterStack MCP Tools & API Patterns

Guide BetterStack MCP API authentication, pagination, and error handling.

39|17|Updated Feb 4, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#api#mcp#telemetry#on-call#incidents#betterstack
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Skill: BetterStack MCP Tools & API Patterns
Source: https://github.com/wyre-technology/msp-claude-plugins/tree/main/msp-claude-plugins/betterstack/betterstack/skills/api-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wyre-technology/msp-claude-plugins --skill betterstack-mcp-tools-api-patterns

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies interaction with BetterStack's MCP platform by providing clear guidance on authentication, API patterns, tool usage, and error handling for Uptime, Telemetry, and Error Tracking products.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Authentication: Understand how to generate and use Global and Uptime API tokens.
  • Tool Filtering: Learn to use gateway headers (X-MCP-Tools-Only, X-MCP-Tools-Except) to control access to specific tools.
  • Comprehensive Tool Reference: Access details for over 30 tools across Monitoring, Heartbeat, Incident Management, On-Call, Status Pages, Query Execution, Dashboards, and Applications.
  • Pagination & Error Handling: Implement cursor-based pagination and understand common error codes and resolutions.
  • Use Case: An engineer needs to integrate BetterStack's incident management into a custom dashboard. They can use this Skill to understand how to authenticate, list incidents, and retrieve incident details via the API.

Quick Start

Use the BetterStack MCP Tools skill to list all uptime monitors.

Frequently Asked Questions about BetterStack MCP Tools & API Patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I authenticate BetterStack API requests for uptime and telemetry monitoring?▼

To authenticate BetterStack API requests, you must generate and use Global or Uptime API tokens. This Skill provides guidance on distinguishing between these token types to properly secure your monitoring and observability integrations.

What is the best way to filter BetterStack MCP tools when integrating incident management?▼

The best way to filter BetterStack MCP tools is by using gateway headers like `X-MCP-Tools-Only` and `X-MCP-Tools-Except`. This Skill covers how to apply these headers to control access to specific monitoring and on-call tools.

Does BetterStack MCP support cursor-based pagination for listing telemetry and incident data?▼

Yes, BetterStack MCP supports cursor-based pagination for listing telemetry and incident data. This Skill details how to implement pagination to manage large sets of monitoring records across over 30 different API tools.

How do I handle API errors and common error codes when querying BetterStack monitoring data?▼

To handle BetterStack API errors, this Skill outlines detailed error handling strategies and common error code resolutions. It provides the necessary patterns to troubleshoot failed requests across Monitoring, On-Call, and Status Pages tools.

Can I use BetterStack MCP tools to build custom dashboards for observability and error tracking?▼

Yes, you can use BetterStack MCP tools to build custom dashboards. This Skill offers a comprehensive reference for querying Dashboards, Applications, and Incident Management data to integrate observability features into external applications.

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