k8s-mcp
Kubernetes MCP server for cluster diagnostics. k8s-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by vlttnv. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 12 tools, including get_namespaces, list_pods, failed_pods, pending_pods, high_restart_pods, list_nodes, node_capacity and list_deployments, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under DevOps/Kubernetes and Integration/Claude.
What is this MCP
This is a read-only Model Context Protocol server specifically designed for Kubernetes clusters. It provides a comprehensive API to retrieve cluster information and diagnose issues, enabling AI assistants to understand and interact with Kubernetes environments.
How to use this MCP
The MCP server can be installed locally with Python 3.8+ and connected to a Kubernetes cluster via kubeconfig or in-cluster configuration. It integrates with Claude AI through a configuration file, allowing users to query cluster information via natural language prompts.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI-assisted Kubernetes cluster management, including monitoring cluster health, debugging issues, inspecting resources, and managing deployments. It can answer questions about pods, nodes, services, and deployments, as well as help identify and troubleshoot common Kubernetes problems.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the k8s-mcp MCP server?
k8s-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from vlttnv. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect k8s-mcp to my AI client?
Add k8s-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does k8s-mcp provide?
k8s-mcp provides 12 tools: get_namespaces, list_pods, failed_pods, pending_pods, high_restart_pods, list_nodes, node_capacity, list_deployments, list_services, list_events, orphaned_resources and get_resource_yaml.
Is k8s-mcp free to use?
k8s-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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