MCP Rancher
Rank #12,306io.github.rex/rancher-mcp
Capability-aware MCP server for Rancher-managed Kubernetes: discovery, resources, workflows.
MCP Rancher is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by rex. It ranks #12,306 of 115,591 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. MCP Rancher is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jul 10, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 25, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 103,285 of 115,591 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use MCP Rancher
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
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-mcpReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[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.
{
"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.
{
"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.
{
"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.
{
"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.
{
"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.
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Listed on 3 registries
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View all rex servers →Available versions (2)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.59.0 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| 1.12.1 | Jul 20, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains MCP Rancher?
- MCP Rancher is maintained by rex, which publishes 3 MCP servers (2 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 2 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.