How do I install the kubeview 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.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `MCP_MODE`, `MCP_HTTP_HOST`, `MCP_HTTP_PATH` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Kubeview MCP Server

Read-only MCP server enabling code-driven AI analysis of Kubernetes clusters

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What is the Kubeview MCP Server?

Read-only MCP server enabling code-driven AI analysis of Kubernetes clusters

The short version

Add to your mcpServers config (Cursor, Claude Desktop, etc.):

What it needs from you

Node.js ≥ 18 - Access to a Kubernetes cluster - Optional CLIs in $PATH: helm (fallback only), argo, argocd

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
helm	list \\| get \\| debug
argo	list \\| get \\| logs \\| cron_list (when Workflow or CronWorkflow is discoverable)
argocd	list \\| get \\| resources \\| logs \\| history \\| status (when Application is discoverable, or with ARGOCD_SERVER + ARGOCD_AUTH_TOKEN)
MCP_MODE	Exposed tools
tools	kube_list, kube_get, kube_logs, helm, kube_pod_exec, plus detected argo and argocd

How to install the Kubeview MCP Server

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

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

Configuration

Node.js ≥ 18 - Access to a Kubernetes cluster - Optional CLIs in $PATH: helm (fallback only), argo, argocd

Example prompts to try

“Use Kubeview MCP to Prerequisites.”
“Use Kubeview MCP to Installation.”
“Use Kubeview MCP to Kubernetes.”

Frequently asked questions

Read-only MCP server enabling code-driven AI analysis of Kubernetes clusters Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.