Kubernetes MCP servers
186 Kubernetes MCP servers compared by tools, transport, stars and downloads, with install config for Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code and Codex.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · measured from GitHub, npm and PyPI
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| stdio | 3 | Python | 1.1K | 552.9K | Install | |
| stdio, remote | 89 | Go | 2.2K | 17.5K | Install | |
| stdio | — | Go | 12.1K | — | Install | |
| stdio | — | TypeScript | 36.9K | — | Install | |
| remote | — | Go | 17.4K | — | Install | |
| stdio | — | Go | 4.2K | — | Install | |
| stdio, remote | — | Go | 1.7K | — | Install | |
| stdio | 16 | TypeScript | 604 | 95.3K | Install | |
| stdio, remote | — | Go | 547 | — | Install | |
| stdio | — | TypeScript | 643 | — | Install | |
| stdio | 4 | TypeScript | 5 | 913 | Install | |
| stdio | — | TypeScript | 1.6K | — | Install |
Install LLM Sandbox
$ claude mcp add llm-sandbox -- uvx llm-sandbox~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"llm-sandbox": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"llm-sandbox"
]
}
}
}.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"llm-sandbox": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"llm-sandbox"
]
}
}
}~/.codex/config.toml
[mcp_servers.llm-sandbox] command = "uvx" args = ["llm-sandbox"]
~/.gemini/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"llm-sandbox": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"llm-sandbox"
]
}
}
}All Kubernetes MCP servers
Securely execute LLM-generated code in isolated containers or local Linux and Windows sandboxes across multiple programming languages.
$claude mcp add llm-sandbox -- uvx llm-sandboxEnables AI clients to manage Kubernetes and OpenShift resources through direct API interaction, including pod operations, Helm charts, and Tekton pipelines.
$claude mcp add kubernetes-mcp-server -- npx -y kubernetes-mcp-serverLets an AI client query cluster-wide Kubernetes network traffic, investigate API calls, and perform root cause analysis using eBPF-powered observability.
$https://github.com/kubeshark/kubeshark/releases/download/v53.6.0/kubeshark-mcp_darwin_arm64.mcpbLets an AI client draw and edit draw.io diagrams on a live canvas from chat prompts and exports them as .drawio, .png or .svg files.
$claude mcp add next-ai-draw-io -- npx -y @next-ai-drawio/mcp-serverManages self-hosted cloud development environments and AI coding agents using Terraform-defined workspaces.
$claude mcp add --transport http coder https://{coder_hostname}/api/experimental/mcp/httpEnables local development by bulk port forwarding Kubernetes services to your workstation with automatic service name resolution via /etc/hosts.
$https://github.com/txn2/kubefwd/releases/download/v1.25.18/kubefwd-1.25.18-darwin-arm64.mcpbManage test workflows, executions, and artifacts within Kubernetes using AI assistants.
$claude mcp add testkube -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/kubeshop/mcp-server:2.15.2Lets AI assistants list, inspect, create, update, sync, and delete Argo CD applications, clusters, projects, and managed resources.
$claude mcp add mcp-for-argocd -- npx -y argocd-mcpEnables AI agents to monitor Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure, investigate logs, and manage alerts through a built-in MCP server.
$claude mcp add maintenant -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/kolapsis/maintenant:1.11.0Provides a local-first runtime for AI agents with sandboxed tool execution, persistent sessions, and credential management.
$claude mcp add sandbase-harness -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/sandbaseai/sandbase-harness-mcp:0.3.8Enables AI agents to perform code-driven diagnostics and analysis of Kubernetes, Helm, Argo, and Argo CD clusters using a sandboxed TypeScript runtime.
$claude mcp add kubeview-mcp -- npx -y kubeview-mcpLets an AI client manage Kubernetes clusters by executing kubectl commands, managing Helm charts, and troubleshooting pods.
$claude mcp add mcp-server-kubernetes -- npx -y mcp-server-kubernetesEnables AI agents to perform step-through debugging, set breakpoints, and inspect variables across ten programming languages using the Debug Adapter Protocol.
$claude mcp add mcp-debugger -- npx -y @debugmcp/mcp-debuggerLets AI assistants inspect and manage Kubernetes clusters, debug pods, deploy workloads, and audit security via natural language.
Lets an AI client analyze repositories, generate Dockerfiles and Kubernetes manifests, build and scan images, and deploy containers.
$claude mcp add containerization-assist -- npx -y containerization-assist-mcpLets an AI assistant inspect, query, and diagnose Octopus Deploy projects, releases, deployments, runbooks, and targets.
$claude mcp add mcp-server -- npx -y @octopusdeploy/mcp-serverConverts existing MCP servers and REST APIs into MCP endpoints through YAML configuration with a built-in management UI.
Enables AI clients to perform intelligent Kubernetes operations, cluster querying, and automated DevOps remediation through natural language.
$claude mcp add dot-ai -- npx -y @vfarcic/dot-aiLets an AI client inspect Kubernetes clusters for issues, topology, events, changes, logs, Helm, and audits.
$claude mcp add radar -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/skyhook-io/radar:1.20.3Operate self-hosted OpenClaw and Hermes agent fleets on Docker or Kubernetes using natural language through MCP clients.
$claude mcp add nora-132b51 -- npx -y @noraai/mcp-serverEnables AI agents to safely operate multi-cluster Kubernetes fleets through Open Cluster Management with policy enforcement and human approval.
$claude mcp add ocm-mcp-server -- uvx ocm-mcp-serverEnables AI clients to parse, search, and debug log files across multiple formats using specialized tools for error extraction and sensitive data scanning.
$claude mcp add log-analyzer-mcp -- uvx codesdevs-log-analyzerManage American Cloud infrastructure including VMs, Kubernetes, databases, storage, networking, and DNS through an AI assistant.
$claude mcp add americancloud-mcp -- npx -y @americancloud/mcpLets an AI client inspect and manage Kubernetes cluster resources, pod logs, metrics, events, and Helm releases.
Enables agentic Kubernetes troubleshooting through natural language diagnosis across multi-cluster fleets.
$claude mcp add kubently -- npx -y @kubently/cliInspect and manage IONOS CLOUD infrastructure including Compute, Kubernetes, DNS, and Object Storage through natural-language prompts.
$claude mcp add ionoscloud-mcp -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/ionos-cloud/ionoscloud-mcp:1.1.2Provides a safe, controlled interface for AI agents to observe, troubleshoot, and perform limited recovery actions within Kubernetes clusters.
$claude mcp add mimiops-mcp -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/sergelogvinov/mimiops-mcp:v0.5.0Provides a unified observability gateway that normalizes data from multiple backends like Prometheus and Loki for AI agents to perform incident triage.
$claude mcp add observability-mcp -- npx -y @thotischner/observability-mcpTurns natural language, code, and infrastructure sources into editable draw.io architecture diagrams, with sync, testing, and export tools.
Run an enterprise AI platform that proxies LLM providers, hosts a private MCP registry, and governs agent tool calls with guardrails.
Inspect Kairon virtual machines, network policies, and VM-edge flows using an agent-based MCP server.
$claude mcp add zyvor-kairon -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/zyvorai/kairon-mcp:v0.10.4Provides AI agents with real-time read and write access to Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Prometheus, PagerDuty, and Loki infrastructure.
$claude mcp add devops-mcp -- npx -y @notharshhaa/devops-mcpExposes Talos Linux cluster management to AI agents via structured gRPC tools for managing resources, services, logs, and configuration.
$claude mcp add talos-mcp-server -- npx -y talos-mcpProvides a persistent, isolated agent runtime that lets AI agents build, deploy, and verify code in secure Linux containers via MCP.
Enables an AI client to create, manage, and operate Kubernetes clusters and workloads across local and cloud environments.
$claude mcp add ksail -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/devantler-tech/ksail:v7.213.41Lets AI assistants query and manage Kubernetes clusters by running kubectl commands from natural language requests.
Lets AI assistants understand and manage Crossplane control planes by inspecting resources, diagnosing failures, and detecting infrastructure drift.
$claude mcp add crossplane-mcp-server -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/ravibagri5/crossplane-mcp-server:0.1.5Lets an AI client query, create, update, and delete Kubernetes resources and manage Helm releases and repositories via kubeconfig.
Lets AI assistants run Azure CLI and kubectl commands to manage and diagnose Azure Kubernetes Service clusters.
Enables AI agents to query and reason over real-world attack paths, reachable routes to sensitive assets, and simulated security fixes.
$claude mcp add perspectivegraph -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/luiacuaniello/perspectivegraph:v1.39.3Manages Nife.io cloud applications, sites, secrets, and Git integrations through a GraphQL-powered MCP interface.
$claude mcp add --transport http nife-mcp-server https://mcp.on.nifetency.com/mcpProvides a governed control plane for Docker and Kubernetes operations, allowing AI agents to execute scoped, audited, and guardrailed commands.
$claude mcp add whiskers -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/lupusmalusdeviant/whiskers:0.15.0Allows an AI client to inspect Kubernetes clusters by listing resources, fetching logs, viewing events, and monitoring metrics in a read-only mode.
$claude mcp add mcp-k8s-ro -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/your-ko/mcp-k8s-ro:1.2.2Generates, reviews, and imports cloud architecture diagrams for AWS, Azure, and GCP using official icons and Terraform or GCP inventory data.
$claude mcp add architecture-diagrams -- uvx arch-diagram-mcpEnables AI assistants to manage OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters using the oc CLI for resource deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting.
$claude mcp add mcp-server-openshift -- npx -y mcp-server-openshiftProvides AI assistants with read-only or controlled access to inspect Talos clusters, nodes, service logs, and kernel events.
$claude mcp add talos-mcp -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/sergelogvinov/talos-mcp:v0.2.0Exposes Tekton resources to MCP clients, allowing AI to list, create, update, and manage Kubernetes pipelines and tasks.
A local-first FinOps copilot that monitors and prices cloud infrastructure and AI agent spending within your editor or terminal.
$claude mcp add finopsmcp -- uvx finops-mcpEnables AI assistants to monitor, troubleshoot, and predict issues across Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Tekton environments using specialized SRE tools.
$claude mcp add lumino-mcp-server -- uvx lumino-mcp-serverProvides governed execution cells for AI agents using Docker or Kubernetes sandboxes with enforceable policies, human approvals, and signed audit trails.
$claude mcp add runeward -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/runewardd/runeward:v0.1.4Kubernetes MCP questions
What is the best Kubernetes MCP server?
LLM Sandbox ranks first among Kubernetes MCP servers on HostedMCP by documentation, activity, stars and downloads, followed by Kubernetes by containers, MCP MCP by kubeshark.
Is there an official Kubernetes MCP server?
No official Kubernetes MCP server is listed yet; the servers above are community projects.
Which Kubernetes MCP servers work remotely?
8 servers can run as a remote (HTTP) server, including Kubernetes by containers, Coder, Testkube, Maintenant.
How do I install a Kubernetes MCP server in Claude Code?
For LLM Sandbox, run `claude mcp add llm-sandbox -- uvx llm-sandbox`. Each server page has the config for Cursor, VS Code, Codex and Claude Desktop.