MCP Server
The Unhook MCP (Model Context Protocol) server enables AI assistants to access and analyze your webhook data, providing intelligent debugging and insights for webhook development.Overview
The MCP server allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and other AI tools to:- Search and analyze webhook events
- Provide intelligent debugging recommendations
- Generate performance reports
- Identify patterns in webhook failures
- Offer contextual assistance for webhook development
What is MCP?
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard for connecting AI models to external data sources and tools. The Unhook MCP server provides a bridge between AI assistants and your webhook data, enabling intelligent analysis and debugging.Installation
For Claude Desktop
- Download the MCP server from the Unhook releases page
- Add to Claude Desktop:
- Open Claude Desktop settings
- Go to “Connections” → “Add connection”
- Select “MCP Server”
- Choose the Unhook MCP server binary
- Configure authentication:
- Add your Unhook API key
- Test the connection
For Cursor
- Install the MCP extension in Cursor
- Configure the Unhook server:
- Add your API key
- Set the server endpoint
- Enable in your workspace
For Other AI Tools
The MCP server is compatible with any tool that supports the Model Context Protocol:Features
Intelligent Webhook Analysis
AI assistants can now analyze your webhook data:Event Search
Search webhook events by provider, status, time range, and more
Failure Analysis
Identify patterns in webhook failures and suggest fixes
Performance Insights
Analyze response times and success rates
Debugging Assistance
Get contextual help for webhook development issues
AI-Powered Debugging
Get intelligent recommendations for webhook issues:Performance Monitoring
Track webhook performance with AI insights:Available Tools
search_events
Search webhook events with filtering options. Parameters:webhookId
(optional): Filter by specific webhookstatus
(optional): Filter by success/failed/pendinglimit
(optional): Maximum number of events (1-100)
analyze_event
Get detailed analysis of a specific webhook event. Parameters:eventId
(required): The ID of the event to analyze
get_webhook_stats
Get comprehensive statistics for webhooks. Parameters:webhookId
(optional): Get stats for specific webhooktimeRange
(optional): Time range (1h, 24h, 7d, 30d)
Usage Examples
Debugging Webhook Failures
Performance Analysis
Event Investigation
Configuration
API Key Setup
- Get your API key from the Unhook dashboard
- Configure in your AI tool:
Server Configuration
Configure the MCP server for your environment:Authentication
The MCP server uses your Unhook API key for authentication:- Generate API key in Unhook dashboard
- Set in environment or configuration
- Test connection with your AI tool
Integration Examples
Claude Desktop
Cursor AI
Custom AI Tools
Advanced Features
Custom Prompts
Create custom prompts for specific webhook scenarios:Automated Analysis
Set up automated webhook analysis:Pattern Recognition
Identify patterns in webhook behavior:Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Connection Issues
Connection Issues
- Verify your API key is correct
- Check internet connectivity
- Ensure the MCP server binary is executable
Authentication Errors
Authentication Errors
- Regenerate your API key
- Check key permissions
- Verify the key is properly set in configuration
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No Data Available
- Ensure you have active webhooks
- Check webhook permissions
- Verify the time range for queries
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- Update to the latest MCP server version
- Check tool compatibility
- Verify server configuration
Debug Mode
Enable debug mode for detailed logging:Best Practices
- Use specific queries: Ask for specific data rather than general requests
- Leverage time ranges: Use appropriate time ranges for analysis
- Combine tools: Use multiple tools together for comprehensive analysis
- Save important insights: Export or document important findings
- Regular monitoring: Set up regular webhook health checks
Security Considerations
- API Key Protection: Keep your API key secure and rotate regularly
- Data Access: The MCP server only accesses your organization’s webhook data
- Rate Limiting: Respect API rate limits to avoid throttling
- Audit Logs: Monitor MCP server access for security purposes
Next Steps
- CLI Tool - Command line webhook testing
- VS Code Extension - IDE integration
- Team Collaboration - Work with your team
- Provider Integrations - Connect with services
- API Reference - Detailed MCP API documentation