How do I connect this MCP to my cluster?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then enter your Cilium API URL. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start communicating with your Cilium agent.

Which AI clients can I use?

You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I change my Cilium configuration through the AI?

Yes, the patch_config capability allows your agent to modify daemon configuration options.

What kind of networking data can my agent see?

Your agent can access node information, daemon health metrics, and specific endpoint details like IP addresses and labels.

Is this useful for security auditing?

Yes, security teams can use the agent to inspect endpoint labels and states to ensure network policies are working as intended.

Can I check if the Cilium daemon is connected to Kubernetes and Hubble?

Yes. Use the get_healthz capability. It returns the status of all critical components including Kubernetes connectivity, Hubble, and the container runtime.

How do I retrieve the configuration of a specific network endpoint?

You can use the get_endpoint capability by providing the endpoint ID (e.g., 'cilium-local:123'). It will return addressing, labels, and current state metadata.

Is it possible to update the Cilium daemon configuration via this agent?

Yes, the patch_config capability allows you to update daemon specification options, which triggers a regeneration of datapath components.

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Connect Cilium Ebpf Networking to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Control your Kubernetes networking stack through natural language.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Cilium.

01
Get endpoint
Retrieves specific networking endpoint details using an endpoint ID.
02
Get config
Returns the current configuration settings for the Cilium daemon.
03
Get healthz
Checks the current health status of the Cilium daemon.

Capability set02 / 02

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Cilium.

04
Get cluster nodes
Fetches information about all cluster nodes stored within the Cilium agent.
05
Patch config
Updates the existing daemon configuration settings.
06
Create endpoint
Generates a new networking endpoint.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Health Audits

Check the status of the Cilium daemon and Hubble connectivity instantly.

Network Troubleshooting

Identify connectivity issues by inspecting endpoint states and labels.

Configuration Updates

Modify daemon configuration options on the fly through your agent.

Node Management

Retrieve information about all nodes known to the local Cilium agent.

Automate a task

Put Cilium to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Cilium works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Cilium to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

925ms average. Fast in production.

Cilium is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1073ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 677ms
Slowest day: 1073ms
14-day trend: Improving-9%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Cilium, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Cilium. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Cilium Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_432xtymCWe1pK7DbQwnhsZXalUqw1Aj8vS8lOEMj/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Cilium capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cilium-ebpf-networking-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_432xtymCWe1pK7DbQwnhsZXalUqw1Aj8vS8lOEMj/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Cilium in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Cilium owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for engineers managing Kubernetes environments who want to bypass complex CLI workflows.

01
DevOps Engineers
They use the agent to audit cluster health and node status.
02
Security Teams
They use the agent to verify network policy enforcement via endpoint labels.
03
SREs
They use the agent to troubleshoot connectivity by querying daemon metrics.

FAQ

Questions Cilium owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my cluster?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then enter your Cilium API URL. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start communicating with your Cilium agent.
02
Which AI clients can I use?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I change my Cilium configuration through the AI?
Yes, the patch_config capability allows your agent to modify daemon configuration options.
04
What kind of networking data can my agent see?
Your agent can access node information, daemon health metrics, and specific endpoint details like IP addresses and labels.
05
Is this useful for security auditing?
Yes, security teams can use the agent to inspect endpoint labels and states to ensure network policies are working as intended.
06
Can I check if the Cilium daemon is connected to Kubernetes and Hubble?
Yes. Use the get_healthz capability. It returns the status of all critical components including Kubernetes connectivity, Hubble, and the container runtime.
07
How do I retrieve the configuration of a specific network endpoint?
You can use the get_endpoint capability by providing the endpoint ID (e.g., 'cilium-local:123'). It will return addressing, labels, and current state metadata.
08
Is it possible to update the Cilium daemon configuration via this agent?
Yes, the patch_config capability allows you to update daemon specification options, which triggers a regeneration of datapath components.

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We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

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04-06

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How do I connect this MCP to my cluster?

Which AI clients can I use?

Can I change my Cilium configuration through the AI?

What kind of networking data can my agent see?

Is this useful for security auditing?

Can I check if the Cilium daemon is connected to Kubernetes and Hubble?

How do I retrieve the configuration of a specific network endpoint?

Is it possible to update the Cilium daemon configuration via this agent?

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