kubernetes-mcp-server
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Kubernetes and OpenShift kubernetes-mcp-server is a community project by containers, not verified by a company domain.
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Install kubernetes-mcp-server
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add kubernetes-mcp-server -- npx -y kubernetes-mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"kubernetes-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kubernetes-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install kubernetes-mcp-server in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"kubernetes-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kubernetes-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"kubernetes-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kubernetes-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add kubernetes-mcp-server -- npx -y kubernetes-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"kubernetes-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kubernetes-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install kubernetes-mcp-server in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add kubernetes-mcp-server npx -y kubernetes-mcp-serverGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the kubernetes-mcp-server block.
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kubernetes-mcp-server: common questions
How do I install kubernetes-mcp-server?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add kubernetes-mcp-server -- npx -y kubernetes-mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is kubernetes-mcp-server the official server?
kubernetes-mcp-server is a community project by containers, not verified by a company domain.
Is kubernetes-mcp-server free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is kubernetes-mcp-server safe to use?
It scores 91 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to kubernetes-mcp-server?
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Does kubernetes-mcp-server work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
