What is the key difference between KubeStellar MCP and OpenShift MCP Server?

KubeStellar MCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while OpenShift MCP Server belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install KubeStellar MCP or OpenShift MCP Server in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are KubeStellar MCP and OpenShift MCP Server free or paid?

KubeStellar MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). OpenShift MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

KubeStellar MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. OpenShift MCP Server lists 13 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both KubeStellar MCP and OpenShift MCP Server together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

KubeStellar MCP vs OpenShift MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the KubeStellar MCP and OpenShift MCP Server MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

KubeStellar MCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

OpenShift MCP Server

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose KubeStellar MCP if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose OpenShift MCP Server if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose KubeStellar MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore KubeStellar MCP Details

Choose OpenShift MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: oc_login, oc_api_resources, oc_explain.

Explore OpenShift MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	K KubeStellar MCP Cloud Platforms	O OpenShift MCP Server Cloud Platforms
Summary	AI-powered Kubernetes diagnostics, RBAC analysis, security checks, and app deployment via MCP	OpenShift/Kubernetes cluster management via the oc CLI for MCP clients
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

KubeStellar MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

OpenShift MCP Server Tools (13)

oc_login

oc_api_resources

oc_explain

oc_get

oc_create

oc_apply

oc_delete

oc_patch

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

KubeStellar MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kubestellar-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kubestellar-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

OpenShift MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openshift-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

KubeStellar MCP is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, OpenShift MCP Server belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select KubeStellar MCP when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and OpenShift MCP Server when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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