Kubernetes MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server implementation for Kubernetes and OpenShift

Comprehensive MCP server for managing and operating Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters. Features pod management, resource operations, log viewing, Helm integration, and OpenTelemetry support with full implementation beyond kubectl wrapper functionality.

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Install: npm install -g kubernetes-mcp-server

Key Features

• Pod management and execution control
• CRUD operations on Kubernetes resources
• Pod log viewing and monitoring
• Helm chart installation and management
• OpenTelemetry distributed tracing integration
• Namespace and event management

Use Cases

• Cluster operations automation — AI assistants automate pod deployment, scaling, and resource updates to improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshooting assistance — Retrieve pod logs and events in real-time to support root cause analysis of system issues.
• Application deployment management — Helm integration enables batch installation, upgrade, and management of complex application stacks.
• Performance monitoring — OpenTelemetry integration provides distributed tracing and metrics collection for cluster-wide visibility.