Docs Cloud Reference rpk Commands rpk cloud rpk cloud mcp rpk cloud mcp stdio rpk cloud mcp stdio Communicate with the local MCP server for Redpanda Cloud using the stdio protocol. This command provides a direct stdio interface for communicating with the local MCP server for Redpanda Cloud. The local MCP server runs on your machine and provides tools for managing your Redpanda Cloud account and clusters. It’s typically used as the transport mechanism when your MCP client is configured to use rpk as the stdio server process. Most users should use rpk cloud mcp install instead, which automatically configures your MCP client. Usage rpk cloud mcp stdio [flags] Examples Start the local MCP server for Redpanda Cloud using the stdio protocol: rpk cloud mcp stdio Flags Value Type Description --allow-delete - Allow delete operations (RPCs). Off by default. -h, --help - Help for stdio. --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 rpk cloud mcp install About the Redpanda Cloud MCP Server 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 mcp install rpk cluster