TL;DR
Inspektor Gadget is a DevOps MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent debug container and Kubernetes workloads with eBPF. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install inspektor-gadget.
Inspektor Gadget
DevOps
Debug container and Kubernetes workloads with eBPF. Deep system observability.
Repo audit: 86/100 — solid, with minor gaps in docs or maintenance
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last commit 11 days ago · 27 stars · Apache-2.0 licence · 14 open issues
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Inspektor Gadget MCP server?
Inspektor Gadget is listed as an DevOps Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent debug container and Kubernetes workloads with eBPF. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.
How do I install Inspektor Gadget MCP with Claude Code?
The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install inspektor-gadget` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `` and restarting Claude Code.
Does MCPizy charge to view or install Inspektor Gadget MCP?
No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.
Does Inspektor Gadget MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?
The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.
What can I do with Inspektor Gadget MCP?
Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent debug container and Kubernetes workloads with eBPF. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.
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