kubernetes-mcp-server — Kubernetes Tools via MCP

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.