k8s-mcp-server
Kubernetes CLI tool server for Anthropic's MCP. k8s-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by alexei-led. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 8 tools, including describe_kubectl, describe_helm, describe_istioctl, describe_argocd, execute_kubectl, execute_helm, execute_istioctl and execute_argocd, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under DevOps/Kubernetes and AI/Claude.
What is this MCP
This MCP enables secure interaction between AI models (like Claude) and Kubernetes CLI tools (kubectl, helm, etc.) by providing a containerized execution environment with strict command validation.
How to use this MCP
Deploy as a Docker container with mounted kubeconfig, then integrate with Claude Desktop via configuration file. The server handles command execution, validation, and structured output formatting.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables AI-assisted Kubernetes operations like cluster management, application deployment, troubleshooting, and documentation retrieval while maintaining security through container isolation and command validation.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the k8s-mcp-server MCP server?
k8s-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from alexei-led. 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-server to my AI client?
Add k8s-mcp-server 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-server provide?
k8s-mcp-server provides 8 tools: describe_kubectl, describe_helm, describe_istioctl, describe_argocd, execute_kubectl, execute_helm, execute_istioctl and execute_argocd.
Is k8s-mcp-server free to use?
k8s-mcp-server 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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