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Kubeshark MCP

by kubesharkversion 53.6.0i★ –iRuns on your computer
Registry nameio.github.kubeshark/mcp

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Real-time Kubernetes network traffic visibility and API analysis for HTTP, gRPC, Redis, Kafka, DNS.

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What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

  • Connection: Runs on your computer
  • Transport: stdio
  • Category: Databases & datasets

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

  • Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
  • Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
  • The registry lists no key to fill in.

Which app do you use?

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Download the maker’s .mcpb file

The link goes to the maker’s own file; we do not host or repackage it. Open the file and Claude Desktop installs it.

Run this in your terminal

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

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These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 7, 2026

  • ✓ Pass

    Maker matches the repo

    The registry name was verified with the GitHub account kubeshark, which owns the repo

  • … Not checked yet

    Still maintained

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    Has a licence

    We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

  • – Not applicable

    Endpoint responds

    This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint

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    Sign-in with OAuth

    Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead

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    No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

    Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Databases & datasetsi

  • More stars than 0% of the other 953 servers in this category
  • Published to the registry more recently than 75% of the other 953 servers in this category
  • Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 953 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Kubeshark MCP safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (53.6.0) reached the registry 16 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need MCPB on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Supabase, MongoDB MCP Server, Elasticsearch MCP Server

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README from the maker

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Network Observability for SREs & AI Agents

Live Demo · Docs


Kubeshark indexes cluster-wide network traffic at the kernel level using eBPF — delivering instant answers to any query using network, API, and Kubernetes semantics.

What you can do:

  • Download Retrospective PCAPs — cluster-wide packet captures filtered by nodes, time, workloads, and IPs. Store PCAPs for long-term retention and later investigation.
  • Visualize Network Data — explore traffic matching queries with API, Kubernetes, or network semantics through a real-time dashboard.
  • See Encrypted Traffic in Plain Text — automatically decrypt TLS/mTLS traffic using eBPF, with no key management or sidecars required.
  • Integrate with AI — connect your favorite AI assistant (e.g. Claude, Copilot) to include network data in AI-driven workflows like incident response and root cause analysis.

Get Started

helm repo add kubeshark https://helm.kubeshark.com

helm install kubeshark kubeshark/kubeshark kubectl port-forward svc/kubeshark-front 8899:80

Open http://localhost:8899 in your browser. You're capturing traffic.

For production use, we recommend using an ingress controller instead of port-forward.

Connect an AI agent via MCP:

brew install kubeshark

claude mcp add kubeshark -- kubeshark mcp

MCP setup guide →


Network Data for AI Agents

Kubeshark exposes cluster-wide network data via MCP — enabling AI agents to query traffic, investigate API calls, and perform root cause analysis through natural language.

*"Why did checkout fail at 2:15 PM?"*

*"Which services have error rates above 1%?"*

*"Show TCP retransmission rates across all node-to-node paths"*

*"Trace request abc123 through all services"*

Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible AI.

MCP setup guide →

AI Skills

Open-source, reusable skills that teach AI agents domain-specific workflows on top of Kubeshark's MCP tools:

SkillDescription
[Network RCA](skills/network-rca/)Retrospective root cause analysis — snapshots, dissection, PCAP extraction, trend comparison
[KFL](skills/kfl/)KFL (Kubeshark Filter Language) expert — writes, debugs, and optimizes traffic filters

Install as a Claude Code plugin:

/plugin marketplace add kubeshark/kubeshark

/plugin install kubeshark

Or clone and use directly — skills trigger automatically based on conversation context.

AI Skills docs →


Query with API, Kubernetes, and Network Semantics

Kubeshark indexes cluster-wide network traffic by parsing it according to protocol specifications, with support for HTTP, gRPC, Redis, Kafka, DNS, and more. A single KFL query can combine all three semantic layers — Kubernetes identity, API context, and network attributes — to pinpoint exactly the traffic you need. No code instrumentation required.

KFL reference → · Traffic indexing →

Workload Dependency Map

A visual map of how workloads communicate, showing dependencies, traffic volume, and protocol usage across the cluster.

Learn more →

Traffic Retention & PCAP Export

Capture and retain raw network traffic cluster-wide, including decrypted TLS. Download PCAPs scoped by time range, nodes, workloads, and IPs — ready for Wireshark or any PCAP-compatible tool. Store snapshots in cloud storage (S3, Azure Blob, GCS) for long-term retention and cross-cluster sharing.

Snapshots guide → · Cloud storage →


Features

FeatureDescription
Traffic SnapshotsPoint-in-time snapshots with cloud storage (S3, Azure Blob, GCS), PCAP export for Wireshark
Traffic IndexingReal-time and delayed L7 indexing with request/response matching and full payloads
Protocol SupportHTTP, gRPC, GraphQL, Redis, Kafka, DNS, and more
TLS DecryptioneBPF-based decryption without key management, included in snapshots
AI IntegrationMCP server + open-source AI skills for network RCA and traffic filtering
KFL Query LanguageCEL-based query language with Kubernetes, API, and network semantics
100% On-PremisesAir-gapped support, no external dependencies

Install

MethodCommand
Helmhelm repo add kubeshark https://helm.kubeshark.com && helm install kubeshark kubeshark/kubeshark
Homebrewbrew install kubeshark && kubeshark tap
BinaryDownload

Installation guide →


Contributing

We welcome contributions. See CONTRIBUTING.md.

License

Apache-2.0

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