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OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 6 tools to Get Allocation, Get Assets, Get Cloud Cost, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add OpenCost (K8s Cost) as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add opencost-k8s-cost --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server

Connect your OpenCost instance to any AI agent to gain real-time visibility into your Kubernetes spending and infrastructure efficiency through natural language.

Claude Code registers OpenCost (K8s Cost) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where OpenCost (K8s Cost) data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Workload Allocation — Query costs and resources allocated to clusters, nodes, namespaces, controllers, and pods using get_allocation.
  • Asset Inspection — Retrieve backing cost data for physical infrastructure like Nodes, Disks, and Load Balancers via get_assets.
  • Cloud Billing Integration — Access AWS CUR, Azure Export, and GCP Billing data directly with get_cloud_cost to reconcile K8s costs with provider bills.
  • Third-Party Costs — Track external service expenses (e.g., Datadog, MongoDB Atlas) using custom cost timeseries and total summary tools.
  • Granular Filtering — Aggregate data by labels, annotations, or service levels to understand exactly where your budget is going.

The OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 6 OpenCost (K8s Cost) tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to OpenCost (K8s Cost) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning kubernetes, cost-optimization, cloud-billing, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Get allocation on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Query costs and resources allocated to Kubernetes workloads

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Get assets on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Retrieve backing cost data broken down by individual assets

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Get cloud cost on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Retrieve cloud cost data directly from cloud provider billing reports

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Get custom cost timeseries on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

g., Datadog, MongoDB Atlas). Get samples of third-party service costs over time steps

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Get custom cost total on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Get summary of third-party costs over a window

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Set log level on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Change OpenCost log level at runtime

Connect OpenCost (K8s Cost) to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire OpenCost (K8s Cost) into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
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Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
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Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
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Start using OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Ask Claude: "Using OpenCost (K8s Cost), show me...". 6 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with OpenCost (K8s Cost) through the Model Context Protocol.

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Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using OpenCost (K8s Cost) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

OpenCost (K8s Cost) + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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CI/CD integration: embed OpenCost (K8s Cost) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

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Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query OpenCost (K8s Cost) nightly and generate reports without human intervention

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Shell scripting: pipe OpenCost (K8s Cost) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query OpenCost (K8s Cost) status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for OpenCost (K8s Cost) in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with OpenCost (K8s Cost) immediately.

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"Show me the cost allocation for all namespaces over the last 7 days."

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"What are the backing asset costs for our nodes today?"

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"Get the total summary for third-party service costs for the current month."

Troubleshooting OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting OpenCost (K8s Cost) to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

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Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
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Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

OpenCost (K8s Cost) + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server with Claude Code.

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How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
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Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
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How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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