Kubernetes MCP server (Open WebUI)

This is a helper that connects the Open WebUI chat app to a Kubernetes cluster. Kubernetes is the system many companies use to run their software in containers, and it is normally managed with typed commands. With this set up, you can just ask questions in the chat instead, and the AI does the typing for you.

What this MCP server does

You type a question in the Open WebUI chat, like asking which pods are running. The AI picks the right tool from this server, for example one that lists resources. The helper then runs the matching kubectl or helm command against your cluster. The result comes back and the AI shows it to you in the chat as a readable answer. It works for both looking things up and making changes, such as creating a namespace or installing software with Helm.

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What you can do with it

• List pods, services, and deployments in any namespace
• Describe a resource to see its details and status
• Apply a manifest to create or update resources
• Create a new namespace
• Install software into your cluster with Helm
• Read the logs from a pod

Try asking your AI

• “What pods are running in the kube-system namespace?”
• “Show me all services in the default namespace”
• “List all deployments across all namespaces”
• “Create a new namespace called production”
• “Install Jenkins using Helm in the jenkins namespace”

What it gives back to you

You get answers in the chat, usually as a list or a short summary of what is in your cluster. For commands that change things, the AI tells you what it did, like confirming a namespace was created. Logs and descriptions come back as text you can read right there. You do not have to open a terminal or copy output around.

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Who it's for

Developers, DevOps engineers, and IT staff who already work with Kubernetes and want to check or change things by chatting instead of typing commands.