SERVER

MCP Rancher

Rank #13,404

io.github.rex/rancher-mcp

Capability-aware MCP server for Rancher-managed Kubernetes: discovery, resources, workflows.

5 versions

1 GitHub stars

by rex (3 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jul 10, 2026

Last publish date

Aug 25, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with MCP Rancher

MCP Rancher is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by rex. It ranks #13,404 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. MCP Rancher is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 5 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jul 10, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 25, 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 MCP Rancher 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 MCP Rancher

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.

Declared in the registry install config

RANCHER_URL · required
RANCHER_TOKEN · required
RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL · optional
RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect MCP Rancher and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add rancher-mcp -e "RANCHER_URL=<your RANCHER_URL>" -e "RANCHER_TOKEN=<your RANCHER_TOKEN>" -e "RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL=<your RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL>" -e "RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON=<your RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON>" -- uvx rancher-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.rancher-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["rancher-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.rancher-mcp.env]
RANCHER_URL = "<your RANCHER_URL>"
RANCHER_TOKEN = "<your RANCHER_TOKEN>"
RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL = "<your RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL>"
RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON = "<your RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rancher-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "rancher-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RANCHER_URL": "<your RANCHER_URL>",
        "RANCHER_TOKEN": "<your RANCHER_TOKEN>",
        "RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL": "<your RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL>",
        "RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON": "<your RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rancher-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "rancher-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RANCHER_URL": "<your RANCHER_URL>",
        "RANCHER_TOKEN": "<your RANCHER_TOKEN>",
        "RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL": "<your RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL>",
        "RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON": "<your RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "rancher-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "rancher-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RANCHER_URL": "<your RANCHER_URL>",
        "RANCHER_TOKEN": "<your RANCHER_TOKEN>",
        "RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL": "<your RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL>",
        "RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON": "<your RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rancher-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "rancher-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RANCHER_URL": "<your RANCHER_URL>",
        "RANCHER_TOKEN": "<your RANCHER_TOKEN>",
        "RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL": "<your RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL>",
        "RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON": "<your RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rancher-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "rancher-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RANCHER_URL": "<your RANCHER_URL>",
        "RANCHER_TOKEN": "<your RANCHER_TOKEN>",
        "RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL": "<your RANCHER_VERIFY_SSL>",
        "RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON": "<your RANCHER_INSTANCES_JSON>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

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 rex

View all rex servers →

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

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jul 10, 2026
Latest version published: Aug 25, 2026
Version history: 5 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

PulseMCP ↗listed since Jul 12, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jul 31, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (5)

Version	Published
1.59.0	Aug 25, 2026
1.26.4	Jul 21, 2026
1.12.3	Jul 20, 2026
1.12.1	Jul 20, 2026
1.3.0	Jul 10, 2026

STANDING

#13,404of 144,396 active serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 130,992 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains MCP Rancher?: MCP Rancher is maintained by rex, which publishes 3 MCP servers (5 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is MCP Rancher listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — MCP Rancher is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does MCP Rancher have?: MCP Toplist tracks 5 versions of MCP Rancher, most recently published on Aug 25, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for MCP Rancher?: The source code for MCP Rancher is hosted at github.com/rex/mcp-rancher.

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