MCP Server Health Check Tool: Claude Code, Cursor Prompt

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MCP Server Health Check Tool: Claude Code, Cursor Prompt

Add a health check tool to any MCP server that reports connection status, tool availability, and dependency health

Write the health check tool to add to the MCP server in [YOUR_PROJECT].

Tool to expose:
**health**: Takes no input. Returns:
- status: "healthy" or "degraded" or "unhealthy"
- uptime_seconds: integer
- version: string f
TLDR

Health check tool for MCP servers that reports uptime, tool availability, and dependency health (database, cache, external APIs). Returns structured status for monitoring and debugging.

How to use

  1. 1

    Replace [YOUR_PROJECT] with the actual name of your project to ensure the health check tool is tailored specifically to your MCP server environment.

  2. 2

    Add any additional dependencies you want to monitor by including them in the dependency checks section to enhance the tool's effectiveness in tracking server health.

  3. 3

    Try adjusting the timeout duration if your environment has variable latency, as this may help prevent false negatives in the health status reporting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MCP Server Health Check Tool: Claude Code, Cursor Prompt prompt used for?

Health check tool for MCP servers that reports uptime, tool availability, and dependency health (database, cache, external APIs). Returns structured status for monitoring and debugging.

How do I get the best results from this mcp server design prompt?

Paste the prompt into Claude Code, Cursor, fill in every bracketed placeholder with your specific information, then submit. The more detail you add to each placeholder, the more targeted the output. You can continue in the same conversation to refine tone, length, or focus without restarting from scratch.

Does this prompt work with Claude Code?

Yes. This prompt is optimized for Claude Code and also works well with Cursor. The structured format with a defined role and numbered steps produces consistent results across all major instruction-following models, so you can use whichever tool you prefer.

How do I access this mcp prompt?

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