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Kafka MCP

Rank #10,561

io.github.denizgursoy/kafka-mcp

Debug Kafka from an agent: find messages, measure consumer lag, unblock consumers, compare clusters.

7 versions

1 GitHub stars

by denizgursoy (1 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Sep 23, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 23, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Kafka MCP

Kafka MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by denizgursoy. It ranks #10,561 of 152,076 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. Kafka MCP is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 7 tracked versions. It was first listed on Sep 23, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 23, 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 Kafka MCP can and cannot do

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REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Kafka MCP

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 25, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

CONFIG_FILE · required

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Kafka MCP and confirm it works

Docker image

claude mcp add kafka-mcp -e "CONFIG_FILE=<your CONFIG_FILE>" -- docker run -i --rm --mount "type=bind,src={config_file},dst=/config/kafka-mcp.yaml,readonly" ghcr.io/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp:v0.2.7 --server=false

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_darwin_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_windows_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Docker image

[mcp_servers.kafka-mcp]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "--mount", "type=bind,src={config_file},dst=/config/kafka-mcp.yaml,readonly", "ghcr.io/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp:v0.2.7", "--server=false"]

[mcp_servers.kafka-mcp.env]
CONFIG_FILE = "<your CONFIG_FILE>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_darwin_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_windows_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kafka-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "--mount",
        "type=bind,src={config_file},dst=/config/kafka-mcp.yaml,readonly",
        "ghcr.io/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp:v0.2.7",
        "--server=false"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_FILE": "<your CONFIG_FILE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_darwin_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_windows_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kafka-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "--mount",
        "type=bind,src={config_file},dst=/config/kafka-mcp.yaml,readonly",
        "ghcr.io/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp:v0.2.7",
        "--server=false"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_FILE": "<your CONFIG_FILE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_darwin_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_windows_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Docker image

{
  "servers": {
    "kafka-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "--mount",
        "type=bind,src={config_file},dst=/config/kafka-mcp.yaml,readonly",
        "ghcr.io/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp:v0.2.7",
        "--server=false"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_FILE": "<your CONFIG_FILE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_darwin_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_windows_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kafka-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "--mount",
        "type=bind,src={config_file},dst=/config/kafka-mcp.yaml,readonly",
        "ghcr.io/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp:v0.2.7",
        "--server=false"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_FILE": "<your CONFIG_FILE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_darwin_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_windows_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kafka-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "--mount",
        "type=bind,src={config_file},dst=/config/kafka-mcp.yaml,readonly",
        "ghcr.io/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp:v0.2.7",
        "--server=false"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_FILE": "<your CONFIG_FILE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_darwin_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_linux_arm64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp/releases/download/v0.2.7/kafka-mcp_0.2.7_windows_amd64.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

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.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Sep 23, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 23, 2026
Version history: 7 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 25, 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 25, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 8, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Oct 8, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (7)

Version	Published
0.2.7	Oct 23, 2026
0.2.6	Oct 23, 2026
0.2.5	Oct 23, 2026
0.2.4	Oct 22, 2026
0.2.3	Oct 18, 2026
0.2.2	Oct 10, 2026
0.2.1	Oct 7, 2026

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FAQ

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Who maintains Kafka MCP?: Kafka MCP is maintained by denizgursoy, which publishes 1 MCP server (7 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Kafka MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Kafka MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Kafka MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 7 versions of Kafka MCP, most recently published on Oct 23, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Kafka MCP?: The source code for Kafka MCP is hosted at github.com/denizgursoy/kafka-mcp.

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