MCP server

Google Kubernetes Engine MCP Server

Google-hosted server to inspect GKE clusters, node pools, workloads and operations. Official: built and maintained by Google. It runs as a hosted remote server: nothing to install. Setup below for 13 clients (checked 2026-10-25). Repo and registry data checked 2026-10-24.
Maintainer
Official · Google
Runs
Remote
URL
https://container.googleapis.com/mcp
Connects to
GKE, Google Cloud

Install the Google Kubernetes Engine MCP Server

Pick your client. Remote first: nothing to install, and you sign in with OAuth where the client supports it. Config shapes checked against each client's docs on 2026-10-25.

Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs

claude mcp add --transport http google-kubernetes-engine https://container.googleapis.com/mcp

Security notes

  • The remote server runs at container.googleapis.com, hosted by Google. You sign in with OAuth in clients that support it, and it acts with your account's permissions.
  • It acts on real infrastructure with your credentials. Use a read-only role or a sandbox account first.
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FAQ

What does the Google Kubernetes Engine MCP Server do?+

Google-hosted server to inspect GKE clusters, node pools, workloads and operations.

Is the Google Kubernetes Engine MCP server official?+

Official: built and maintained by Google.

How do I add Google Kubernetes Engine to Claude Code?+

Run: claude mcp add --transport http google-kubernetes-engine https://container.googleapis.com/mcp, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it with your team through .mcp.json.

How do I use the Google Kubernetes Engine MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab above: it has the mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. Cursor uses the "mcpServers" key; VS Code uses "servers" and needs a type ("http").

Does Google Kubernetes Engine work in ChatGPT and claude.ai?+

Yes, it has a remote URL (https://container.googleapis.com/mcp). In claude.ai add it under Customize > Connectors > Add custom connector; in ChatGPT under chatgpt.com/plugins > Add custom MCP server.

What are the alternatives to the Google Kubernetes Engine MCP server?+

Other cloud & devops MCP servers: Google Cloud Run, Compute Engine, Pub/Sub, Kubeshark and Cloudflare.

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