VMware VKS MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install VMware VKS in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add vmware-vks -- uvx vmware-vks

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vmware-vks": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "vmware-vks"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the VMware VKS MCP server do?

VMware Tanzu / vSphere Kubernetes Service: Supervisor cluster, namespace and Tanzu Kubernetes Cluster lifecycle, with dry-run mode and kubeconfig export.

Is the VMware VKS MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does VMware VKS run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add VMware VKS to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add vmware-vks -- uvx vmware-vks

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