MCP ConfigsMay 14, 2026·2 min read

kubernetes-mcp-server — Kubernetes Tools via MCP

kubernetes-mcp-server exposes Kubernetes operations to MCP clients with npx/uvx/binary run modes; verified 1584★ and pushed 2026-05-14.

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Intro

kubernetes-mcp-server exposes Kubernetes operations to MCP clients with npx/uvx/binary run modes; verified 1584★ and pushed 2026-05-14.

Best for: DevOps and platform teams who want natural-language Kubernetes diagnosis with a controllable tool boundary

Works with: Node.js (npx) or Python+uv (uvx), plus access to a kubeconfig / in-cluster credentials

Setup time: 10-25 minutes

Key facts (verified)

  • GitHub: 1584 stars · 339 forks · pushed 2026-05-14.
  • License: Apache-2.0 · owner avatar + repo URL verified via GitHub API.
  • README-backed entrypoint: npx kubernetes-mcp-server@latest --help.

Main

  • Multiple run modes: README shows npx, uvx, and a release binary for running the server CLI.

  • Safer defaults for ops: README documents flags like read-only and disabling destructive operations to reduce blast radius.

  • HTTP + SSE support: README notes Streamable HTTP mode and SSE endpoints when running with --port.

  • Kubeconfig-aware: README includes config options for kubeconfig resolution and cluster provider strategies.

Source-backed notes

  • README includes npx kubernetes-mcp-server@latest --help and uvx kubernetes-mcp-server@latest --help examples.
  • README lists CLI options for read-only and disabling destructive operations, and notes HTTP/SSE endpoints when using --port.
  • README provides client configuration examples for multiple MCP clients (Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor).

FAQ

  • Can I run it read-only?: Yes — README documents a --read-only mode and other safety flags.
  • Do I need a Kubernetes cluster?: You need credentials (kubeconfig or in-cluster auth) to a cluster you can query.
  • Is npx required?: No — README also supports uvx and a release binary.
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Source & Thanks

Source: https://github.com/containers/kubernetes-mcp-server > License: Apache-2.0 > GitHub stars: 1584 · forks: 339

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