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MCP server for Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat's build of the Kubernetes MCP server for OpenShift that lets AI IDEs and OpenShift Lightspeed read cluster state and, when enabled, manage workloads, with read-only core and config toolsets by default. It runs locally with OAuth auth.
Last verified 12 tools5 sources
Install
Red Hat publishes no copyable client config for this server. Setup steps are in the vendor's docs.
Tools
pods_list- Lists pods across namespaces with optional selectors.
pods_log- Gets pod logs with container, tail and previous options.
pods_exec- Executes a command in a pod.
resources_list- Lists resources by apiVersion and kind.
resources_get- Gets a specific resource.
resources_create_or_update- Creates or updates a resource from YAML/JSON (not enabled by default).
events_list- Lists Kubernetes events for troubleshooting.
projects_list- Lists OpenShift projects.
nodes_top- Node CPU and memory usage via Metrics Server.
kiali_mesh_graph- Service mesh topology and health (Kiali toolset).
vm_create- Creates a KubeVirt VirtualMachine (Kubevirt toolset).
execute_instant_query- Runs a PromQL instant query (observability toolset).
As documented on October 17, 2026. A running server reports its current list through tools/list.
Notes and caveats
- Developer Preview.
- Deployed on-cluster with the Helm chart in the repository; supports OAuth/OIDC token exchange with Keycloak, RBAC via a service account, and routing through the Kuadrant MCP gateway.
- Optional toolsets (olm, kubevirt, Kiali/OSSM, netedge, observability) are enabled in config.toml; read_only and disable_destructive settings are available.
- Upstream project is containers/kubernetes-mcp-server (npm and PyPI package kubernetes-mcp-server), which is not the Red Hat product build.
- Also available from the MCP catalog in Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4.
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FAQ
What does the MCP server for Red Hat OpenShift do?
Red Hat's build of the Kubernetes MCP server for OpenShift that lets AI IDEs and OpenShift Lightspeed read cluster state and, when enabled, manage workloads, with read-only core and config toolsets by default. The vendor documents 12 tools, including pods_list, pods_log, pods_exec and resources_list.
How do I install the MCP server for Red Hat OpenShift?
Red Hat publishes no copyable client config. Build it from https://github.com/openshift/openshift-mcp-server. Setup steps are at https://github.com/openshift/openshift-mcp-server/blob/main/docs/openshift/user-guide.md.
Does the MCP server for Red Hat OpenShift need authentication?
Yes, OAuth. Transport: Streamable HTTP. Status: Preview, last checked October 17, 2026.
Sources
Last verified against 5 Red Hat pages, then re-checked independently.
- raw.githubusercontent.comhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/openshift/openshift-mcp-server/main/docs/openshift/user-guide.md
- raw.githubusercontent.comhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/openshift/openshift-mcp-server/main/README.md
- catalog.redhat.comhttps://catalog.redhat.com/en/software/container-stacks/detail/69a94fac9956d5da803edd1a
- catalog.redhat.comhttps://catalog.redhat.com/en/ai
- redhat.comhttps://www.redhat.com/en/blog/mcp-catalog-here-discover-deploy-and-connect-red-hat-openshift-ai
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