V
VMware vSphere
Manages VMware vSphere infrastructure through the govc CLI with 55 typed tools covering VM lifecycle, snapshots, datastores, and networking.
Share:
About
Manages VMware vSphere infrastructure through the govc CLI with 55 typed tools covering VM lifecycle, snapshots, datastores, and networking.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
Enumerate resources exposed by this MCP
get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
Invoke the primary action of this MCP
Screenshots
No screenshots yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about VMware vSphere.
- What is the VMware vSphere MCP?
- The VMware vSphere MCP manages vSphere infrastructure. It uses the govc CLI for tasks such as VM lifecycle management, snapshot operations, datastore interactions, and network configurations.
- How do I install the VMware vSphere MCP?
- Installation typically involves cloning the MCP's repository and following the setup instructions in its documentation. Specific steps will depend on the MCP client you are using, such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline.
- Does the VMware vSphere MCP require authentication?
- This MCP specifies 'none' for authentication type. However, the underlying VMware vSphere environment likely requires its own credentials for access and operations.
- What are the key capabilities of the VMware vSphere MCP?
- It exposes 55 typed tools for managing virtual machine lifecycle, creating and restoring snapshots, interacting with datastores, and configuring networking within a vSphere environment.
- Are there any licensing costs associated with using the VMware vSphere MCP?
- This MCP itself is open-source and free to use. However, the underlying VMware vSphere products and features may require commercial licenses from VMware for their use.
- What is a common limitation when using the VMware vSphere MCP?
- A common limitation is that its functionality is bound by the capabilities and version of the govc CLI. Ensure your govc installation is compatible with your vSphere environment.
Install VMware vSphere
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vmware-vsphere": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-vmware-vsphere"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vmware-vsphere": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-vmware-vsphere"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"vmware-vsphere": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-vmware-vsphere"
]
}
}
}Reviews
Sign in to leave a review.
No reviews yet. Be the first!
Discussion(0)
No comments yet.