Kubernetes MCP Server vs Shipstatic MCP
A side-by-side look at the Kubernetes MCP Server and Shipstatic MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Kubernetes MCP Server for cloud platforms work as a local process; choose Shipstatic MCP for cloud platforms as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Kubernetes MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You want tools like
configuration_contexts_list, targets_list, configuration_view.
Choose Shipstatic MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
SHIP_TOKEN. - You want tools like
deployments_upload, deployments_list, deployments_get.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cloud Platforms | Cloud Platforms |
| Quality signal | 67/100 · Great | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | SHIP_TOKEN |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 2,162 | 6 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 76 | 15 |
| Full listing | View Kubernetes MCP Server | View Shipstatic MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Kubernetes MCP Server tools 76
configuration_contexts_listList all available context names and associated server urls from the kubeconfig filetargets_listList all available targetsconfiguration_viewGet the current Kubernetes configuration content as a kubeconfig YAMLevents_listList Kubernetes events (warnings, errors, state changes) for debugging and troubleshooting in the current cluster from all namespacesnamespaces_listList all the Kubernetes namespaces in the current clusterprojects_listList all the OpenShift projects in the current clusternodes_logGet logs from a Kubernetes node (kubelet, kube-proxy, or other system logs). This accesses node logs through the Kubernetes API proxy to the kubeletnodes_stats_summaryGet detailed resource usage statistics from a Kubernetes node via the kubelet's Summary API. Provides comprehensive metrics including CPU, memory, filesystem, and network usage at the node, pod, and container levels. On systems with cgroup v2 and kernel 4.20+, also includes PSI (Pressure Stall Info…nodes_topList the resource consumption (CPU and memory) as recorded by the Kubernetes Metrics Server for the specified Kubernetes Nodes or all nodes in the clusterpods_listList all the Kubernetes pods in the current cluster from all namespacespods_list_in_namespaceList all the Kubernetes pods in the specified namespace in the current clusterpods_getGet a Kubernetes Pod in the current or provided namespace with the provided name- +64 more on the listing page
Shipstatic MCP tools 15
deployments_uploadDeploy a static site instantly: free, no account or API key required. Returns the live URL, file count, and size. Without SHIP_TOKEN, the response also includes a one-time claim URL, and the site expires in 3 days unless claimed. Pass `password` to make the site private.deployments_listList all deployments with their URLs, status, labels, and password protection state. The response's `cursor` is null on the last page; pass it back as `cursor` to fetch the next.deployments_getGet deployment details including URL, status, file count, size, labels, and password protection state.deployments_setUpdate deployment labels. Replaces all existing labels.deployments_deletePermanently deletes a deployment and its files.domains_setCreate or update a custom domain. Can reserve a name (omit deployment), link it to a deployment, switch deployments, or update labels. domains_records then returns the DNS records to configure.domains_listList all domains with their URLs, linked deployment, and `status`. The response's `cursor` is null on the last page; pass it back as `cursor` to fetch the next.domains_getGet domain details including URL, linked deployment, labels, and `status`: the one word saying what the domain needs from its owner (`unverified`, `unlinked`, `live`, `paused`).domains_recordsReturns the DNS records to configure at the domain's DNS provider. Call after domains_set. Custom domains only: a ShipStatic domain has no records to configure.domains_dnsReturns the DNS provider recorded for the domain, if known (e.g. Cloudflare, Namecheap): where its DNS records are configured. Custom domains only, and only while the domain is unverified; once its DNS is right there is nothing left to locate.domains_shareReturns a shareable DNS setup URL that needs no API key, for whoever manages the domain's DNS. Custom domains only, and only while the domain is unverified; a verified domain has no setup left to share.domains_validateCheck if a domain name is valid and available before creating it. Returns the normalized form and availability.- +3 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Kubernetes MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"kubernetes-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kubernetes-mcp-server@latest"
]
}
}
}
Shipstatic MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipstatic-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@shipstatic/mcp"
],
"env": {
"SHIP_TOKEN": "YOUR_SHIP_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Kubernetes MCP Server is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Shipstatic MCP belongs to Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Kubernetes MCP Server for cloud platforms work and Shipstatic MCP for cloud platforms.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Kubernetes MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. Shipstatic MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add kubernetes-mcp-server and shipstatic-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Kubernetes MCP Server has a quality signal of 67/100 (Great) with 2 views, 0 installs and 2,162 GitHub stars. Shipstatic MCP has 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars.
