esxi
pipStandardThe esxi MCP server provides a REST API for managing VMware ESXi and vCenter environments. It exposes VM lifecycle operations, resource allocation, and monitoring. Connects directly to ESXi hosts and vCenter servers. Useful for developers automating VM provisioning, scaling, and maintenance tasks.
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Overview
The esxi MCP server provides a REST API for managing VMware ESXi and vCenter environments. It exposes VM lifecycle operations, resource allocation, and monitoring. Connects directly to ESXi hosts and vCenter servers. Useful for developers automating VM provisioning, scaling, and maintenance tasks.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install esxi-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"bright8192-esxi-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install esxi-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from esxi?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for esxi
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from esxi. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ESXI_API_KEY | Yes | Your esxi API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in esxi?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in esxi"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in esxi with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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