SERVER

Kubernetes MCP Server

Rank #132

io.github.containers/kubernetes-mcp-server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Kubernetes and OpenShift

12 versions

2,161 GitHub stars

by manusa (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Feb 11, 2025

Last publish date

Sep 18, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Kubernetes MCP Server

Kubernetes MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by manusa. It ranks #132 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 2,161 GitHub stars. Kubernetes MCP Server is listed across 4 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP, mcp.so and Glama, with 12 tracked versions. It was first listed on Feb 11, 2025 and most recently updated on Sep 18, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Kubernetes MCP Server can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Kubernetes MCP Server

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

No runtime, credential or payment requirements are recorded for this server beyond the declaration above.

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Kubernetes MCP Server and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add kubernetes-mcp-server -- npx -y kubernetes-mcp-server

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add kubernetes-mcp-server -- uvx kubernetes-mcp-server

Docker image

claude mcp add kubernetes-mcp-server -- docker run -i --rm -v -e KUBECONFIG=/kubeconfig -p 8080:8080 ghcr.io/containers/kubernetes-mcp-server:v0.0.67

npm package

[mcp_servers.kubernetes-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "kubernetes-mcp-server"]

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.kubernetes-mcp-server]
command = "uvx"
args = ["kubernetes-mcp-server"]

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.

Docker image

[mcp_servers.kubernetes-mcp-server]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "-v", "-e", "KUBECONFIG=/kubeconfig", "-p", "8080:8080", "ghcr.io/containers/kubernetes-mcp-server:v0.0.67"]

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config).

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config).

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-v",
        "-e",
        "KUBECONFIG=/kubeconfig",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "ghcr.io/containers/kubernetes-mcp-server:v0.0.67"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config).

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-v",
        "-e",
        "KUBECONFIG=/kubeconfig",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "ghcr.io/containers/kubernetes-mcp-server:v0.0.67"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

Docker image

{
  "servers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-v",
        "-e",
        "KUBECONFIG=/kubeconfig",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "ghcr.io/containers/kubernetes-mcp-server:v0.0.67"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-v",
        "-e",
        "KUBECONFIG=/kubeconfig",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "ghcr.io/containers/kubernetes-mcp-server:v0.0.67"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubernetes-mcp-server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-v",
        "-e",
        "KUBECONFIG=/kubeconfig",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "ghcr.io/containers/kubernetes-mcp-server:v0.0.67"
      ]
    }
  }
}

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by manusa

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Kubernetes MCP Serveryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Feb 11, 2025
Latest version published: Sep 18, 2026
Version history: 12 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
mcp.so ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (12)

Version	Published
0.0.67	Sep 18, 2026
0.0.66	Jul 31, 2026
0.0.65	Jul 14, 2026
0.0.64	Jul 10, 2026
0.0.63	Jun 23, 2026
0.0.62	May 5, 2026
0.0.61	Apr 24, 2026
0.0.60	Apr 1, 2026
0.0.59	Mar 18, 2026
0.0.51	Dec 5, 2025
0.0.50	Sep 16, 2025
0.1.0	Nov 25, 2024

STANDING

#132of 144,396 active serversTop 0.1%

Ranks ahead of 144,264 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+643GitHub stars since Apr 27 (+42%)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Kubernetes MCP Server?: Kubernetes MCP Server is maintained by manusa, which publishes 2 MCP servers (15 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Kubernetes MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Kubernetes MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP, mcp.so and Glama.
How many versions does Kubernetes MCP Server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 12 versions of Kubernetes MCP Server, most recently published on Sep 18, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Kubernetes MCP Server?: The source code for Kubernetes MCP Server is hosted at github.com/manusa/kubernetes-mcp-server.

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