k8s-mcp-server
Secure Kubernetes CLI execution via MCP for AI assistants. 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 AI/Claude and DevOps/Kubernetes.
What is this MCP
K8s MCP Server is a secure bridge between AI assistants (like Claude) and Kubernetes CLI tools (kubectl, helm, etc.) using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol. It enables safe execution of validated Kubernetes commands in a containerized environment.
How to use this MCP
Configure via Claude Desktop by mounting Kubernetes config as read-only in Docker. Supports environment variables for timeout, namespace, and security modes (strict/permissive). Integrates with existing Kubernetes clusters while maintaining isolation.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables AI assistants to perform Kubernetes operations like deployment management, troubleshooting, and cluster diagnostics while maintaining security through command validation and container isolation.
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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