Docs Cloud Reference rpk Commands rpk cloud rpk cloud mcp rpk cloud mcp install rpk cloud mcp install Install the MCP client configuration to connect your AI assistant to the local MCP server for Redpanda Cloud. This command generates and installs the necessary configuration files for your MCP client (like Claude Code) to automatically connect to the local MCP server for Redpanda Cloud. The local MCP server provides your AI assistant with tools to manage your Redpanda Cloud account and clusters. Usage rpk cloud mcp install [flags] Examples Install configuration for Claude Code: rpk cloud mcp install --client claude-code Flags Value Type Description --allow-delete - Allow delete operations (RPCs). Off by default. --client string Name of the MCP client to configure. Supported values: claude or claude-code. -h, --help - Help for install. --config string Redpanda or rpk config file; default search paths are /var/lib/redpanda/.config/rpk/rpk.yaml, $PWD/redpanda.yaml, and /etc/redpanda/redpanda.yaml. -X, --config-opt stringArray Override rpk configuration settings. See rpk -X or execute rpk -X help for inline detail or rpk -X list for terser detail. --profile string Profile to use. See rpk profile for more details. -v, --verbose - Enable verbose logging. Suggested reading Redpanda Cloud MCP Quickstart rpk cloud mcp stdio Back to top × Simple online edits For simple changes, such as fixing a typo, you can edit the content directly on GitHub. Edit on GitHub Or, open an issue to let us know about something that you want us to change. Open an issue Contribution guide For extensive content updates, or if you prefer to work locally, read our contribution guide . Was this helpful? thumb_up thumb_down group Ask in the community mail Share your feedback group_add Make a contribution 🎉 Thanks for your feedback! rpk cloud logout rpk cloud mcp stdio