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Produce, consume and inspect Kafka topics.

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Kafka is a Model Context Protocol server in the Data & Databases category. It lets AI assistants that speak MCP call its tools and read its resources over STDIO.

Example tools

Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.

query
Run a read-only SQL query
list_tables
List tables in the connected database
describe_table
Return column info for a table

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kafka.

What is the primary function of the Kafka MCP?
The Kafka MCP allows you to interact with Kafka topics by producing, consuming, and inspecting messages. It acts as an interface for common Kafka operations within an MCP client context.
How can I install the Kafka MCP in a client application like Claude Desktop or Cursor?
Installation typically involves adding the Kafka MCP to your client's MCP configuration using its repository URL: https://github.com/kanapuli/mcp-kafka. Specific steps may vary depending on the client application's interface for adding custom MCPs.
Does the Kafka MCP require any authentication credentials or API keys?
No, the Kafka MCP itself does not require API keys or other authentication credentials. However, the underlying Kafka cluster you connect to will likely require its own authentication mechanisms to be configured separately.
What are the licensing terms for the Kafka MCP?
The Kafka MCP is provided by the Community and its licensing depends on the terms specified in its GitHub repository: https://github.com/kanapuli/mcp-kafka. You should consult the repository for definitive licensing information.
What is a key limitation or prerequisite for using the Kafka MCP effectively?
A key prerequisite is having access to an operational Kafka cluster. The MCP itself does not provide a Kafka instance; it merely provides a standardized interface for interacting with an existing one.
What types of operations can I perform with the Kafka MCP?
You can perform essential operations such as producing new messages to a Kafka topic, consuming messages from a topic, and inspecting the contents of Kafka topics. This enables basic data streaming interactions.

Install Kafka

Claude Desktop

Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kafka": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-kafka"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor

Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kafka": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-kafka"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code

Add this to your workspace settings.json.

{
  "mcp.servers": {
    "kafka": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-kafka"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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