Last updated: March 3, 2026
Key Concepts
Overview
Under the hood, MCP is essentially a different form of API. The Dash0 MCP server exposes a set of tools — each with a description, parameters, and expected behavior — that an LLM can discover and invoke.
The LLM reads the tool definitions, decides which ones are relevant to your request, selects the appropriate parameters, and calls them on your behalf.
You don't need to know the specific API calls or parameters. The LLM handles that based on the tool descriptions provided by the MCP server.
Available Tools
The Dash0 MCP server exposes multiple tools for interacting with your observability data. When connected, you can browse the full list of tools and their descriptions directly within your LLM tool.
Each tool includes a description of what it does and what parameters it accepts, allowing the LLM to use them effectively.

