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HTTPStatus MCP Server lets AI assistants run API debugging, security, and monitoring tools via a single MCP endpoint.
- for
- Developers building AI agents or assistants that need to query HTTP status, security, and other network tools.
Key features
- URL Status Checker — Returns status code, response time and headers for any public URL instantly.
- Redirect Chain Tracer — Follows a URL through each redirect hop to its final destination.
- Security Headers Scanner — Scans a site for six critical security headers and provides a grade.
- CORS Tester — Simulates a CORS preflight request and shows why it is allowed or blocked.
- DNS Lookup — Resolves A, MX, TXT, CNAME and NS records via DNS-over-HTTPS.
- JWT Decoder — Decodes JWT header and payload locally without sending data elsewhere.
- Base64 Encode/Decode — Encodes or decodes Base64 and base64url strings locally.
- JSON Formatter & Validator — Pretty-prints, minifies and validates JSON locally.
Use cases
- AI assistant checks the health of a production endpoint before invoking it.
- Agent validates CORS configuration for a third-party API.
- Developer uses the JWT decoder to inspect tokens during debugging.
- Automation workflow monitors uptime of critical services via status checks.
HTTPStatus MCP Server vs alternatives
 HTTPStatus MCP Server |  Unified MCP Server |  Smithery |  BuildShip |  Pocketenv | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Read-only API debugging for AI agents | General-purpose MCP server with many categories | MCP server registry | AI-powered visual backend builder | Universal sandbox runtime for agents |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 29 | 0 | 118 | 73 |
| Launched | May 2028 | Jan 2026 | — | Jan 2023 | Apr 2026 |
- HTTPStatus MCP Server vs Unified MCP Server: Provides a much larger catalog (22k+ tools) and many more integrations.
- HTTPStatus MCP Server vs Smithery: Focuses on hosting and discovering MCP servers rather than providing specific debugging tools.
- HTTPStatus MCP Server vs BuildShip: BuildShip creates backend services visually, not a read-only debugging endpoint for AI agents.
- HTTPStatus MCP Server vs Pocketenv: Offers a sandbox runtime for agents, whereas HTTPStatus provides specific network/debug tools.
HTTPStatus MCP Server FAQ
How do I connect the server to my AI assistant?+
Add the MCP server URL to your config, e.g. {"mcpServers":{"httpstatus":{"url":"https://mcp.httpstatus.com/mcp"}}}.
Is any data stored when I use the tools?+
All tools are read-only and stateless; no data is stored or tracked.
What authentication methods are supported?+
The server supports OAuth 2.1 with PKCE and Bearer token authentication.
Can I use the server with agents other than Claude or Cursor?+
Yes, any MCP-compatible client can call the exposed read-only tools.
Are there any usage limits or sign-up requirements?+
No sign-up or usage limits are mentioned; the tools are publicly accessible.
Summarized by DevHunt from httpstatus.com · Oct 24, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
