Overview
openshift-mcp is a server designed for OpenShift, providing a managed control plane for deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment.
To use openshift-mcp, you can clone the repository from GitHub and follow the setup instructions provided in the documentation to deploy it in your OpenShift environment.
- Managed control plane for OpenShift applications - Simplified deployment and management of cloud-native applications - Integration with existing OpenShift tools and workflows
- Deploying microservices in a cloud environment.
- Managing application lifecycle in OpenShift.
- Automating scaling and resource management for applications.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect openshift-mcp in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"openshift-mcp-24sama": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-openshift-mcp-24sama"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"openshift-mcp-24sama": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-openshift-mcp-24sama"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"openshift-mcp-24sama": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-openshift-mcp-24sama"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"openshift-mcp-24sama": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-openshift-mcp-24sama"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"openshift-mcp-24sama": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-openshift-mcp-24sama"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"openshift-mcp-24sama": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-openshift-mcp-24sama"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What is the purpose of openshift-mcp?
openshift-mcp serves as a control plane for managing applications in OpenShift, enhancing deployment efficiency.
Is openshift-mcp open source?
Yes! openshift-mcp is available under the MIT license and can be freely used and modified.
How can I contribute to openshift-mcp?
Contributions are welcome! You can submit issues or pull requests on the GitHub repository.