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| What | kubernetes-mcp-server | mcp-kubernetes |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | DD · High risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 26, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~1.2k tokens / turn (~7 tool schemas, 0.6% of 200k context) | ~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 2.2k | 61 |
| Weekly npm downloads | 59.4k | — |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | Runs shell or system commands |
| Network reach | Local or standard API calls | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | No API token required |
| Package source | npm (kubernetes-mcp-server) | GitHub (Azure/mcp-kubernetes) |
| Install command | npx -y kubernetes-mcp-server | Source repo only |
| Bottom line | This tool gives an AI system powerful control over your Kubernetes infrastructure, so only use it with strict access controls, trusted AI systems, and careful monitoring of what operations it performs. | Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 30, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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