kubeview-mcp

MCP server · npm · ★ 5 · graded 2026-10-20Source linked

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

No outside reports on file

kubeview-mcp runs shell or system commands; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (kubeview-mcp)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y kubeview-mcp

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-20.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About Kubeview MCP

Kubeview MCP is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Files & documents: Read-only MCP server enabling code-driven AI analysis of Kubernetes clusters.

It is published on npm as kubeview-mcp and hosted on GitHub at mikhae1/kubeview-mcp (5 GitHub stars, 264 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-10-17). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run kubeview-mcp with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json

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

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

30/100

GitHub stars: 5
Weekly npm downloads: 264
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-30

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (kubeview-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Kubeview MCP?

Run npx -y kubeview-mcp in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/mikhae1/kubeview-mcp.

Are there security reports about Kubeview MCP?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Kubeview MCP currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include command execution reach:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is Kubeview MCP actively maintained?

Kubeview MCP has 5 GitHub stars and 264 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-17. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-30. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/mikhae1/kubeview-mcp before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Kubeview MCP?

You can compare Kubeview MCP side by side with other Kubernetes MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Kubeview MCP? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Kubeview MCP

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: kubeview-mcp
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/mikhae1-kubeview-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 5 GitHub stars, 264 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (kubeview-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts kubeview-mcp`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: mikhae1
Source code: github.com/mikhae1/kubeview-mcp
Install command: npm install kubeview-mcp
Est. context load: ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context)
Popularity: 5 GitHub stars, 264 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-30
Last graded: 2026-10-20

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