Ops Mcp

Ops Mcp

What is Ops Mcp about?

Ops Mcp provides an MCP‑compatible server that works with the nanos/ops toolchain to create, list, and manage unikernel instances and images. It integrates with Claude’s configuration to expose simple commands for common operations such as listing instances, listing images, and creating new instances.

How to use Ops Mcp?

1. Build the binary using the standard Go build process (go build).
2. Add a server entry to Claude’s configuration file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json).
3. Run the server; the configured command will start the MCP service.
4. Use the provided tool commands:
   • List instances
   • List images
   • Instance create <image_name>
   • Instance create redis-server

Key features of Ops Mcp

• Direct integration with the nanos/ops toolchain for unikernel handling.
• MCP‑compatible endpoint allowing Claude and other clients to query and control instances.
• Simple JSON‑based configuration that specifies command, arguments, and environment variables.
• Built‑in commands for common DevOps tasks (list/create instances and images).

Use cases of Ops Mcp

• Development pipelines: Automate unikernel building and deployment within CI/CD workflows.
• Testing environments: Quickly spin up disposable unikernel instances for integration tests.
• Edge computing: Manage lightweight unikernel workloads across distributed nodes via a central MCP server.
• Research and prototyping: Experiment with new unikernel images without manual setup.

FAQ from the Ops Mcp

• Do I need special privileges to run the server? The server runs as any regular user; just ensure the PATH includes the nanos/ops binaries.
• Can I customize the command arguments? Yes, the args array in the configuration can be modified; the default is an empty list.
• Is there support for other MCP commands? The current version implements instance listing, image listing, and instance creation. Additional commands can be added by extending the server code.
• Where is the configuration stored? In Claude’s desktop config JSON located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.

ops-mcp

mcp server for ops

Build like normally.

Put this in your Claud config:

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Ensure your command is in the right path and more importantly the PATH env is set to run.

{
"mcpServers": {
  "ops-mcp": {
      "command": "/Users/eyberg/go/src/github.com/nanovms/ops-mcp/ops-mcp",
      "args": [],
      "env": {
        "HOME":"/Users/eyberg",
        "LOGNAME":"eyberg",
        "PATH":"/bin:/Users/eyberg/.ops/bin",
        "SHELL":"/bin/zsh",
        "USER":"eyberg"
        }
    }
  }
}

Available tools:

List instances

List images

Instance create <image_name>

Instance create redis-server

Note: Very open to suggestions on how this all should work as this initial cut was done not having ever used Claude or MCP.