How do I set up the Sentry MCP server?

Add the Sentry server to your MCP config using the command: npx with the package @sentry/mcp-server. See the full config below.

What does the Sentry MCP server do?

Query issues, events, and project data from your Sentry error-tracking organisation.

Sentry MCP Server — Config Template & Setup Guide

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-sentry": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sentry/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SENTRY_AUTH_TOKEN": "your-auth-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`SENTRY_AUTH_TOKEN`	✓ Required	Sentry auth token with project:read and org:read scopes.
`SENTRY_ORG`	Optional	Your Sentry organisation slug (optional — scopes requests to one org).
`SENTRY_PROJECT`	Optional	Your Sentry project slug (optional — scopes requests to one project).

Setup Instructions

Ensure Node.js 18+ is installed on your system.
Copy the config block above into your claude_desktop_config.json file (typically at ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS/Linux or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on Windows).
Set the SENTRY_AUTH_TOKEN environment variable: Sentry auth token with project:read and org:read scopes.
Restart your AI client to apply the config.

claude_desktop_config.json

Environment Variables

Setup Instructions

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