How do I install the mcp k8s mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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MCP K8s MCP Server

1. Create [kube-config](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/configuration/organize-cluster-access-kubeconfig/) for accessing kubernetes cluster. 2.

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What is the MCP K8s MCP Server?

MCP K8s connects MCP K8s to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. 1. Create kube-config for accessing kubernetes cluster. 2. Build a docker image using Dockerfile. docker build . -t mcp:0.0.1.

What MCP K8s does

Create kube-config for accessing kubernetes cluster. 2. Build a docker image using Dockerfile. docker build . -t mcp:0.0.1

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How to install the MCP K8s MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "k8s-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--rm",
        "-i",
        "mcp:0.0.1",
        "uv",
        "run",
        "src/main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Frequently asked questions

1. Create [kube-config](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/configuration/organize-cluster-access-kubeconfig/) for accessing kubernetes cluster. 2. Build a docker Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.