[Register HERE]. This thread is for the Community Office Hours session on Splunk MCP Server: Ask Me Anything on Thurs, July 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET.
Ask the experts at Community Office Hours! An ongoing series where technical Splunk experts answer questions and provide how-to guidance on various Splunk product and use case topics.
In this session, we’ll focus on Splunk MCP Server and how it helps connect AI assistants and agents with Splunk through a secure, standardized interface. Join us to learn how to get started, understand key prerequisites and permissions, explore admin capabilities, and see how MCP Server can help users explore Splunk.
What can I ask in this AMA?
What is Splunk MCP Server and why is it useful?
How can I get started with MCP Server?
What prerequisites or permissions do I need before using MCP Server?
What Admin capabilities does Splunk MCP Server provide?
How can MCP Server help me explore Splunk data and run SPL searches?
What are some common use cases for MCP Server across security, observability, and platform workflows?
Anything else you’d like to learn about MCP Server!
Please submit your questions at registration. You can also head to the #office-hours user Slack channel to ask questions (sign in with SSO here). Pre-submitted questions will be prioritized. After that, we will open the floor up to live Q&A with meeting participants.
Look forward to connecting!