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Kubernetes MCP Server

MCP server for complete Kubernetes and OpenShift cluster management via AI including pods, deployments, services, and logs.

by Flux159|MIT License|Updated 2026-06-21

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Quick overview

Kubernetes MCP Server by Flux159 has 100K+ installs and provides full Kubernetes cluster management through AI assistants. It enables listing pods, deployments, services, and namespaces, reading logs, applying manifests, and managing OpenShift resources. It connects to any cluster through your existing kubeconfig file.

What this MCP server is best for

  • Managing infrastructure and operational workflows with Kubernetes MCP Server.
  • Inspecting environments, services, and cluster resources directly from an MCP client.
  • Helping DevOps teams reduce context switching during debugging and deployment tasks.

When to choose it

Choose Kubernetes MCP Server when you want an MCP server focused on Cloud & Infrastructure and need tighter integration with your existing tools.

Good fit

kubernetesk8sopenshiftdevopscloudinfrastructure

Kubernetes MCP Server Configuration

Use the following configuration as a starting point for Claude Desktop or any compatible MCP client, then replace placeholder credentials with your own values.

claude_desktop_config.json
{"mcpServers":{"kubernetes":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","mcp-server-kubernetes"]}}}
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How to set up Kubernetes MCP Server

These setup steps cover the typical installation flow for this MCP server. Double-check permissions, tokens, and environment variables before connecting it to your AI client.

  1. 1

    Ensure kubectl is installed and configured with access to your cluster

  2. 2

    Verify your kubeconfig is at the default path (~/.kube/config) or set KUBECONFIG

  3. 3

    Add the Kubernetes MCP config to claude_desktop_config.json

  4. 4

    Restart Claude Desktop

  5. 5

    Ask Claude to list pods, check deployment status, or read logs from a service

Frequently asked questions

Common questions, setup guidance, and compatibility notes for Kubernetes MCP Server.

What can Kubernetes MCP do?

It can list and describe pods, deployments, services, namespaces, configmaps, read logs, apply manifests, and manage resources.

Does it support OpenShift?

Yes. It supports both standard Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift clusters.

Is my cluster access secure?

It uses your existing kubeconfig and local credentials. No credentials are sent externally.

Can it deploy applications?

Yes. Claude can apply YAML manifests and update deployments through the MCP server.

Does it work with cloud Kubernetes clusters?

Yes. It works with EKS, GKE, AKS, and any cluster accessible through your kubeconfig.

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