K8scortex MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install K8scortex in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add k8scortex -- npx -y k8scortex-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "k8scortex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "k8scortex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add k8scortex -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/apatilgtn/k8scortex-mcp:1.1.3

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "k8scortex": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/apatilgtn/k8scortex-mcp:1.1.3"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the K8scortex MCP server do?

Kubernetes MCP server: 75 tools for GKE, AKS, EKS, RBAC, audit logging, GitOps, multi-cluster.

Is the K8scortex 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 K8scortex run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add K8scortex to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add k8scortex -- npx -y k8scortex-mcp

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