mcp server

Kubernetes MCP Server

Lets an MCP client inspect and change Kubernetes and OpenShift resources, pods, logs, Helm releases and more.

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Use tool

Set up

Runs on your computer. Pick your agent and operating system.

Before you start

Node.js 20 or newer
uv (`curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh`)

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

same format Cursor, GitHub Copilot CLI, Junie, JetBrains AI Assistant, Augment (Auggie CLI), Factory Droid, Kiro, Devin CLI +12

Values in angle brackets are placeholders. Restart Claude Desktop after editing its config.Claude Desktop docs

Tools provided

As listed by the project. Your agent asks before calling them, depending on its settings.

pods_listList pods
pods_logGet pod logs
pods_execRun a command in a pod
resources_getGet a resource
resources_create_or_updateCreate or update a resource
resources_deleteDelete a resource
helm_installInstall a Helm chart
namespaces_listList namespaces

README

synced Oct 13, 2026

Kubernetes MCP Server

Lets an MCP client inspect and change Kubernetes and OpenShift resources, pods, logs, Helm releases and more.

Install

npx -y kubernetes-mcp-server

uvx kubernetes-mcp-server

Tools

pods_list — List pods
pods_log — Get pod logs
pods_exec — Run a command in a pod
resources_get — Get a resource
resources_create_or_update — Create or update a resource
resources_delete — Delete a resource
helm_install — Install a Helm chart
namespaces_list — List namespaces

About this listing

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