Connect Kubernetes to Cowork
Manage and monitor your Kubernetes clusters directly from Cowork.
What Cowork can do with Kubernetes
- ● View cluster resources and deployments
- ● Monitor pod health and logs
- ● Deploy and update applications
- ● Troubleshoot cluster issues
- ● Manage configurations and secrets
How to connect
1
Open Cowork settings
Click the connector icon in the Cowork sidebar.
2
Select Kubernetes
Find Kubernetes in the connector list and click Connect.
3
Authorize access
Provide your Kubernetes cluster credentials and grant Claude permission.
4
Start using it
Ask Cowork to help you work with Kubernetes.
Default permissions
- ● Read cluster resources and deployments
- ● View logs and metrics
- ● Deploy and update with your confirmation
- ● All actions logged in the Cowork activity log
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know about connecting Kubernetes to Claude Cowork.
- What can Claude Cowork do with Kubernetes?
- Once connected, Claude can manage and monitor your Kubernetes clusters, help you deploy applications, view logs, and troubleshoot issues.
- Is the Kubernetes connector free in Claude Cowork?
- The connector is included with Cowork, which comes with Claude's paid plans (Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise). You provide your cluster credentials.
- What permissions does Claude need for Kubernetes?
- You provide RBAC credentials with appropriate permissions. You can manage access through Kubernetes role-based access control.
- How do I connect Kubernetes to Claude Cowork?
- Open Claude Settings, go to Connectors, find Kubernetes, provide your cluster credentials, and start using Kubernetes in any Cowork conversation.
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