kubernetes-mcp-server
access level: configurable✔ Source-reviewed Oct 2026
We read this project's source code and tool definitions (Oct 2026). This is a code review, not a live test against real systems. Re-check after upgrades.
| Repository | https://github.com/containers/kubernetes-mcp-server |
|---|---|
| Category | Kubernetes |
| Systems touched | Kubernetes and OpenShift |
| Access (as described) | configurable |
| License / price | Apache-2.0 / free |
| GitHub stars | 2169 |
| Read tools | pods/resources list/get, logs, events, namespaces, helm list, config view |
| Write / delete / exec tools | resources create/update/delete, pod exec/run, helm install/uninstall |
| Read-only mode | Yes: read_only=true exposes only readOnlyHint tools; disable_destructive=true removes delete/update; toolsets selectable |
| Safety notes | Acts with the kubeconfig identity; pair read_only with a read-only ServiceAccount/RBAC for defence in depth. |
| Verified | yes (source review 2026-10-20) |
| Notes | — |
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