Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Globalping

Globalping MCP server enables AI models to run network tests (ping, traceroute, DNS, etc.) from thousands of global locations via natural language.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHubAWSGCP

Capabilities

readwriteexec

Quickstart

Install

npx wrangler

Config

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "globalping": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.globalping.dev/sse"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (10)

safe

ping

Performs a ping test to check network reachability and latency.

Read-only network test with limited impact.

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traceroute

Performs a traceroute to map the network path to a target.

Read-only network test with limited impact.

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dns

Performs a DNS lookup to resolve a domain name to an IP address.

Read-only DNS query with no side effects.

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mtr

Performs an MTR test to combine ping and traceroute functionality.

Read-only network test with limited impact.

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http

Performs an HTTP request to a URL to check its availability and response time.

Read-only HTTP request with limited impact.

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locations

Lists available Globalping probe locations.

Read-only operation with no side effects.

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limits

Shows current rate limits for the Globalping API.

Read-only operation with no side effects.

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getMeasurement

Retrieves a previously run measurement by its ID.

Read-only operation with no side effects.

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compareLocations

Provides guidance on how to run comparison measurements.

Informational tool with no direct execution.

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help

Displays a help message with documentation on available tools.

Informational tool with no direct execution.

Safety Assessment

The Globalping MCP server is relatively safe for read-only operations and network testing. However, careful monitoring and configuration are needed to prevent abuse or unintended network impact. API token security is crucial.

Measurements are network-bound, limiting direct system access.
Supports OAuth and API token authentication for access control.
No direct filesystem or OS-level access.
Rate limits help prevent abuse and over-consumption of resources.

Network tests could potentially be used for reconnaissance.
Improperly configured AI could trigger excessive or inappropriate tests.
API token compromise could lead to unauthorized network testing.
Reliance on external Globalping service introduces a dependency risk.