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pipStandardK8s-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants like Claude to securely execute Kubernetes commands. It provides a bridge between language models and essential Kubernetes CLI tools including kubectl, helm, istioctl, and argocd, allowing AI systems to assist with cluster management, troubleshooting, and deployments
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Overview
K8s-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants like Claude to securely execute Kubernetes commands. It provides a bridge between language models and essential Kubernetes CLI tools including kubectl, helm, istioctl, and argocd, allowing AI systems to assist with cluster management, troubleshooting, and deployments
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install k8s-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"alexei-led-k8s-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install k8s-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from k8s?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in k8s?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in k8s"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in k8s with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with k8s
Kubernetes
Efficiently orchestrate containers with automated scaling, self-healing, and load balancing features.
Claude
AI assistant built for thoughtful, nuanced conversation
Argo CD
Automate Kubernetes deployments with a declarative GitOps approach and real-time health monitoring.
Docker
Container platform for building, sharing, and running applications
Helm
Simplify application deployment on Kubernetes with effective management and versioning tools.
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