Install Kafka in Claude Code
claude mcp add dockndevai-kafka -e KAFKA_BROKERS=... -- npx -y @dockndevai/mcp-kafka{
"mcpServers": {
"dockndevai-kafka": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@dockndevai/mcp-kafka"
],
"env": {
"KAFKA_BROKERS": "..."
}
}
}
}Replace each ... with your own value.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Kafka MCP server do?
Monitor and manage Apache Kafka clusters, topics and consumer groups (including lag), with access modes, topic allowlists and delete gating.
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 dockndevai-kafka -e KAFKA_BROKERS=... -- npx -y @dockndevai/mcp-kafka
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