mcp-tailscale
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAILSCALE_API_KEY | Yes | Your Tailscale API key from https://login.tailscale.com/admin/settings/keys | |
| TAILSCALE_TAILNET | No | Defaults to - (your current user's tailnet) | - |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| tailscale_list_devicesA | List all devices in your Tailscale network (tailnet). Shows device name, hostname, IP addresses, OS, connection status, and more. |
| tailscale_get_deviceB | Get detailed information about a specific device by its device ID or name. |
| tailscale_list_online_devicesA | List only devices that are currently online and connected to the control plane. |
| tailscale_list_offline_devicesB | List devices that are currently offline or disconnected. |
| tailscale_check_updatesB | Check which devices have updates available for their Tailscale client. |
| tailscale_device_summaryB | Get a summary of devices by OS type, online/offline status, and update availability. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 6 tools
Every tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no ambiguity: checking updates, getting a device summary, retrieving a specific device, listing all devices, listing offline devices, and listing online devices. The descriptions clearly differentiate each tool's function, making misselection unlikely.
All tool names follow a consistent 'tailscale_verb_noun' pattern with snake_case throughout. The verbs (check, get, list) are used appropriately and predictably, creating a cohesive naming scheme that enhances usability.
With 6 tools, this server is well-scoped for managing Tailscale devices. Each tool earns its place by covering distinct aspects of device monitoring and management, avoiding both bloat and thin coverage for this domain.
The toolset provides strong coverage for device querying and monitoring (list, get, summary, status filters, update checks). A minor gap exists in device management operations like modifying device settings or removing devices, but core workflows are well-supported.