Kubernetes MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Kubernetes in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add containers-kubernetes -- npx -y kubernetes-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "containers-kubernetes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add containers-kubernetes -- uvx kubernetes-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "containers-kubernetes": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kubernetes-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Kubernetes MCP server do?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Kubernetes and OpenShift

Is the Kubernetes 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 Kubernetes run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Kubernetes to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add containers-kubernetes -- npx -y kubernetes-mcp-server

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