Cilium (eBPF Networking) Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Manage Kubernetes network policies and cluster health through natural language.
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Why people use Cilium (eBPF Networking)
Cilium (eBPF Networking) for Kubernetes Cluster Audits
With this Connector, you can cut out the middleman. Instead of hunting for flags, you just ask your agent to check the daemon health or list the nodes. You get a clear summary of what's happening in your cluster immediately. It turns a ten-minute investigation into a ten-second conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You get to manage complex eBPF networking with plain English instead of jumping through multiple CLI capabilities.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Diagnosing a node connectivity failure
An SRE notices a node is unreachable and asks the agent to check the Cilium daemon health and list all known nodes to find the discrepancy.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying security policy labels
A security engineer asks for the labels and IP of a specific endpoint ID to ensure it matches the required network policy.
- Real-world use case 03
Quick configuration updates
A DevOps engineer needs to change a daemon setting and uses the agent to patch the config and then verify it with the config capability.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Cilium (eBPF Networking) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Cilium (eBPF Networking).
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Cilium (eBPF Networking).
- 01 Capability
Get endpoint
Get specific details for a networking endpoint by its ID. It returns key info like assigned IPs and labels.
- 02 Capability
Get healthz
Check the current health status of your Cilium daemon. This is your first step for diagnosing any connectivity issues in the cluster.
- 03 Capability
Get cluster nodes
Retrieve a list of all nodes known to your local Cilium agent. It shows you exactly what the networking layer sees.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Cilium (eBPF Networking).
- 04 Capability
Patch config
Update your daemon configuration settings directly. This allows you to change behavior without having to manually edit files or restart services.
- 05 Capability
Create endpoint
Add new networking endpoints to your cluster. You can use this to manage how your containers connect and communicate.
- 06 Capability
Get config
Read the current configuration of your Cilium daemon. Use this to verify that your latest changes actually took effect.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Cilium (eBPF Networking) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Cilium (eBPF Networking) from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_432xtymCWe1pK7DbQwnhsZXalUqw1Aj8vS8lOEMj/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Cilium (eBPF Networking), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Cilium (eBPF Networking) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_432xtymCWe1pK7DbQwnhsZXalUqw1Aj8vS8lOEMj/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Cilium (eBPF Networking) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Cilium (eBPF Networking) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cilium-ebpf-networking": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_432xtymCWe1pK7DbQwnhsZXalUqw1Aj8vS8lOEMj/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Cilium (eBPF Networking)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Cilium (eBPF Networking), help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cilium-ebpf-networking": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_432xtymCWe1pK7DbQwnhsZXalUqw1Aj8vS8lOEMj/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Cilium (eBPF Networking)
Ask Copilot: "Using Cilium (eBPF Networking), help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cilium-ebpf-networking": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_432xtymCWe1pK7DbQwnhsZXalUqw1Aj8vS8lOEMj/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Cilium (eBPF Networking)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Cilium (eBPF Networking), help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cilium-ebpf-networking": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_432xtymCWe1pK7DbQwnhsZXalUqw1Aj8vS8lOEMj/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Cilium (eBPF Networking)
Ask Cline: "Using Cilium (eBPF Networking), help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add cilium-ebpf-networking --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_432xtymCWe1pK7DbQwnhsZXalUqw1Aj8vS8lOEMj/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Cilium (eBPF Networking)
Ask Claude: "Using Cilium (eBPF Networking), show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Cilium can move forward.
The SRE who's tired of clicking through dashboards at 2am and the DevOps engineer who needs to audit cluster nodes without memorizing a dozen CLI flags. It's for the person who needs to verify network policies and daemon health across a massive Kubernetes environment without the manual overhead of terminal navigation.
SRE
Troubleshoots connectivity issues by querying daemon configuration and health metrics in real-time.
DevOps Engineer
Audits cluster health and node status to ensure the networking stack is performing as expected.
Security Engineer
Inspects endpoint labels and states to verify that network policies are being enforced correctly.
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Before you connect
Questions about Cilium.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What does the Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP do?
It connects your AI client to your Cilium agent, allowing you to manage Kubernetes networking, check daemon health, and audit cluster nodes using natural language.
Can I use Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP to check node health?
Yes. You can ask your agent to check the health of the Cilium daemon or list all nodes known to the agent to see what's reachable in your cluster.
How do I manage Kubernetes network policies with this?
You can use the Connector to inspect specific endpoint details, including labels and IPs, which helps you verify and manage your network security policies.
Is Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP good for SREs?
It's a great capability for SREs because it simplifies troubleshooting. You can quickly query daemon configurations and health metrics without memorizing complex CLI commands.
Can I update my Cilium config using this?
Yes, you can use the Connector to patch daemon configurations on the fly. This lets you change settings based on your instructions without manually editing files.
Does Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP work with Cursor?
Yes, it works with Cursor and any other MCP-compatible client like Claude or Windsurf once you've connected your Cilium API URL.
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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