Kafka MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Kafka in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add aguantar-kafka -- uvx kafka-dataops-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aguantar-kafka": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kafka-dataops-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Kafka MCP server do?

DataOps Kafka MCP server with consumer lag diagnosis and broker monitoring

Is the Kafka MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Kafka run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Kafka to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add aguantar-kafka -- uvx kafka-dataops-mcp

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