How to Use the Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP in Claude

Manage your cluster state directly inside Claude Desktop by connecting the Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP Server.

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Monitor cluster health in Claude Desktop

Use the `get_healthz` tool to check if your daemon is responsive. You get an immediate status report without leaving your chat window. This keeps you updated on your networking stack. It saves you from manual terminal checks when something feels off.

Inspect nodes and endpoints via Claude Desktop

Call `get_cluster_nodes` to pull a list of every node in your environment. It gives you the raw data you need to map out your infrastructure. Then use `get_endpoint` to zero in on specific network interfaces. You can track down connectivity issues by looking at individual container IDs.

Adjust daemon settings in Claude Desktop

Run `patch_config` to change your networking parameters on the fly. It lets you tweak daemon behavior without hunting for config files. Grab your current setup with `get_config` first to see where things stand. You can modify your environment settings directly through your AI agent.

Setup guide

Set up Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under cilium-ebpf-networking-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cilium-ebpf-networking-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude application support directory. Add this MCP Server entry with your unique endpoint token to enable tool access.

Yes, you can query and manage networking endpoints through the interface. The tools let you inspect specific IDs and adjust configurations in real time.

Your connection is secured via an ephemeral sandbox. Only the cluster metadata and networking configurations are accessed by the agent.

You can push configuration patches directly to the daemon. Changes take effect as soon as the tool execution completes.

The server only touches your cluster network topology and daemon configuration files. It never accesses your private application source code.

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