MCPtrace

What it does

MCPtrace connects AI assistants to the Linux kernel's powerful eBPF tracing capabilities via bpftrace. It allows developers to debug complex system issues, monitor performance bottlenecks, and trace kernel events using natural language without requiring deep eBPF expertise.

Tools

• list_probes: Browse and search through available kernel probes and system call trace points.
• bpf_info: Retrieve detailed system information, including supported kernel helpers and map types.
• exec_program: Execute a bpftrace script to capture kernel events with a specified timeout.
• get_result: Retrieve the output of a previously executed asynchronous trace program.

Installation

Install via cargo:

cargo install bpftrace-mcp-server

Then add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcptrace": {
      "command": "bpftrace-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}

Note: Requires bpftrace installed on the host and sudo privileges (configure via .env or visudo).

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop
• Claude Code