dockndevai/mcp-kubernetes

Overview

MCP server for Kubernetes that supports multi-cluster operations. Provides security modes (read-only, read-write, admin) and access-control flags to scope permissions. Written in TypeScript.

Best for

Best for
Developers experimenting with MCP-based Kubernetes management in controlled environments.

Use cases

• Manage Kubernetes resources across multiple clusters from an MCP client
• Enforce read-only or admin access policies per cluster
• Run kubectl-like operations through AI assistants with access control

How to use

Install

claude mcp add kubernetes -e KUBECONFIG_PATH="/Users/you/.kube/config" -e K8S_MODE="read-only" -- npx -y @dockndevai/mcp-kubernetes

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, ChatGPT

Notes

MCP server for Kubernetes that supports multi-cluster operations. Provides security modes (read-only, read-write, admin) and access-control flags to scope permissions. Written in TypeScript.

2 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-18. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Manage Kubernetes resources across multiple clusters from an MCP client
• Enforce read-only or admin access policies per cluster
• Run kubectl-like operations through AI assistants with access control

Pros

• Supports multiple clusters in one server
• Granular security modes and access-control flags
• TypeScript codebase for easy contribution

Cons

• Very low star count (2) suggests early-stage or limited adoption
• No evidence of active maintenance or feature maturity
• Requires MCP client integration to be useful

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