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title: F5 Cloud Status MCP Server
description: MCP server for monitoring F5 Distributed Cloud service status, components, incidents, and maintenance
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## Prerequisites
All platforms require:
- **Node.js**: Version 18.0.0 or higher
- **npm**: Included with Node.js
- **Internet connection**: Required for API access and package downloads
Check your Node.js version:
```bash
node --version # Should be v18.0.0 or higher
npm --version
```
## Quick Start
Get started in under 1 minute with Claude Code:
```bash
# Add MCP server to Claude Code
claude mcp add f5xc-cloudstatus npx @robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp@latest
# Test it immediately
# Ask Claude: "What is the current status of F5 Cloud services?"
```
## Platform Comparison
| Feature | Claude Code | OpenCode | VS Code | Claude Desktop |
|---------|-------------|----------|---------|-----------------|
| **Type** | CLI | CLI | Editor | Desktop App |
| **Installation Difficulty** | Easy | Easy | Medium | Easy |
| **Configuration Method** | `.mcp.json` | `opencode.json` | CLI command | `claude_desktop_config.json` |
| **Restart Required** | No | No | No | Yes |
| **Best For** | Developers | Terminal users | IDE integration | General users |
## Installation by Platform
### Basic Configuration
The MCP server is added via a JSON configuration in your platform's config file:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"f5xc-cloudstatus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
```
### Detailed Platform Guides
- **[Claude Code](installation/claude-code/)** - CLI-based installation with command examples
- **[OpenCode](installation/opencode/)** - Terminal editor installation guide
- **[VS Code](installation/vscode/)** - IDE installation with extension details
- **[Claude Desktop](installation/claude-desktop/)** - Desktop app configuration guide
- **[Troubleshooting](installation/troubleshooting/)** - Common issues and solutions
## Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `f5-status-get-overall` | Get current overall operational status |
| `f5-status-get-components` | List all service components with filtering |
| `f5-status-get-component` | Get detailed information about a specific component |
| `f5-status-get-incidents` | Track current and recent incidents |
| `f5-status-get-maintenance` | View scheduled maintenance windows |
| `f5-status-search` | Search across components, incidents, and maintenance |
## Verification
After installation, verify with this prompt:
```text
What is the current status of F5 Cloud services?
```
## Support and Links
- [npm Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp)
- [Issues](https://github.com/robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp/issues)
## License
MIT License - Copyright (c) 2025 Robin Mordasiewicz
