From Blueprint to Production: Building a Kubernetes MCP Server

The blog post describes the process of building a Kubernetes Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, which enables AI agents to interact with Kubernetes clusters using natural language commands. The MCP serves as a standardized protocol that simplifies communication between AI agents and external systems, eliminating the need for custom integrations for different AI providers. The server is constructed using a tech stack including Python and fastmcp, with components like Resources, Tools, and Prompts to manage cluster contexts, execute commands, and guide workflows. Emphasizing production readiness, the setup incorporates tools like OpenTelemetry for monitoring, MCP Inspector for testing, and strategies to handle AI hallucinations. A live demo showcased the server's application in diagnosing cluster issues and generating solutions, demonstrating the potential of MCP to streamline Kubernetes management by abstracting complex operations into user-friendly AI-managed interactions.