MCP Server Kubernetes
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MCP Server Kubernetes allows you to connect to and manage a Kubernetes cluster. It provides a way to interact with your Kubernetes environment through tools like Claude Desktop and mcp-chat.
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What is MCP Server Kubernetes?
MCP Server Kubernetes is a server that connects to a Kubernetes cluster and allows you to manage it programmatically. It enables interaction with Kubernetes resources and operations through a standardized interface, making it suitable for integration with tools like Claude Desktop and mcp-chat.
How to use MCP Server Kubernetes?
To use the server, you need kubectl and a valid kubeconfig file configured to access your Kubernetes cluster. You can then use the server with Claude Desktop by configuring the mcpServers section in the Claude Desktop configuration file. Alternatively, you can use the mcp-chat CLI client to interact with the server directly.
Key features of MCP Server Kubernetes
Connect to a Kubernetes cluster
List and manage pods, services, deployments, nodes, and namespaces
Create, describe, and delete pods
Support for Helm v3 chart management (install, uninstall, upgrade)
kubectl explain and kubectl api-resources support
Get Kubernetes events
Port forwarding
Cronjob management
Use cases of MCP Server Kubernetes
Automating Kubernetes deployments and management tasks
Integrating Kubernetes management into chat applications
Providing a programmatic interface for interacting with Kubernetes
Debugging and troubleshooting Kubernetes applications
Building custom Kubernetes management tools
FAQ from MCP Server Kubernetes
What is kubectl?
What is kubectl?
kubectl is a command-line tool for interacting with Kubernetes clusters.
What is a kubeconfig file?
What is a kubeconfig file?
A kubeconfig file contains information about Kubernetes clusters, users, and authentication mechanisms.
What is Helm?
What is Helm?
Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes, allowing you to easily install, upgrade, and manage applications.
How do I verify my connection to the Kubernetes cluster?
How do I verify my connection to the Kubernetes cluster?
Run kubectl get pods in a terminal to check if you can connect to your cluster without credential issues.
Does this server support authentication?
Does this server support authentication?
Currently, authentication and adding clusters to kubectx are not planned features.