mcp-server-isitdown

An MCP server that checks if a website is currently down by querying the website

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Overview

mcp-server-isitdown is an MCP server that checks if a website is currently down by querying the website, providing users with real-time status updates.

To use mcp-server-isitdown, you can run it as a standalone server or use it as a library in your Python code to check the status of websites.

Checks if a website is currently down or up. - Provides information about recent downtime events. - Can be used as a standalone server or as a library in Python.

Monitoring website uptime for businesses.
Checking the status of popular websites like Wikipedia or Reddit.
Integrating into other applications to provide website status updates.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-server-isitdown in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-isitdown-hesreallyhim"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How do I install mcp-server-isitdown?

You can clone the repository from GitHub and install it from source using pip.

Can I use it as a library?

Yes! You can import the `get_website_status` function and use it in your Python code.

Is there a public registry for this package?

No, this package is not currently published to a public registry.

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