Can Claude connect to Kubernetes?
Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 45,029 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes, through a community server.We found no official Kubernetes server in the MCP Registry that Claude can connect to, but 8 live remote community servers work with Claude; the highest-rated is Civo MCP by usefulapi (trust grade B). Checked live on 2026-10-18.
Remote Kubernetes servers (Claude-ready)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civo MCP by usefulapi | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 22 | B |
| Costory FinOps MCP | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| Googleapis | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 23 | B |
| DevOps Agent | Community | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| Mengi Cloud | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | C |
| Kubernetes kind token, manifest discarded | Community | Live | No auth | 31 | C |
| Ankra | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | C |
| Rackspace Spot | Community | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | C |
| Cloud Pathfinder | Community | Live · sign-in | Paid access | — | C |
| IAC Audit Pack | Community | Live · sign-in | API key | — | C |
| Kubernetes Manifest Audit | Community | Live · sign-in | API key | — | C |
| Qovery MCP Server | Verified domain | Not checked | Unknown | — | C |
Local Kubernetes servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kubeshark | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Kubefwd | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Radar Kubernetes MCP Server | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Kubernetes MCP Server | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Dot Ai | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Nora | Community | Local install | API key | — | B |
| Kubently | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Containerization Assist | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
How to connect Kubernetes to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect Kubernetes to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by Kubernetes itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to Kubernetes?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/kubernetes/
Does Kubernetes have an official MCP server?
Not in the official MCP Registry as of 2026-10-18. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/kubernetes/