mcp-confluent

What is mcp-confluent?

An open-source MCP server that enables AI assistants to interact with Confluent Cloud, Confluent Platform, and standalone Apache Kafka deployments through natural language. It provides 50+ tools across Kafka, Flink SQL, Schema Registry, Connectors, Tableflow, and more, usable from any MCP-compatible client.

How to use mcp-confluent?

Install prerequisites (Node.js 22.19.0+) and optionally create a Confluent Cloud account. Generate a config.yaml with npx @confluentinc/mcp-confluent --init-config, edit it with connection details, then run npx @confluentinc/mcp-confluent --config ./config.yaml. Configure your MCP client to point to the server.

Key features of mcp-confluent

• 50+ tools across Kafka, Flink SQL, Schema Registry, Connectors, Tableflow, and more.
• Always-available tools for documentation and diagnostics.
• Tools for Confluent Cloud with OAuth authentication support.
• Tools for local deployments (Confluent Platform / self-managed Kafka).
• Tools auto-enabled based on configuration service blocks.
• Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Goose, Gemini CLI.

Use cases of mcp-confluent

• Manage Kafka topics, produce/consume messages, and inspect consumer groups via natural language.
• Create and manage Flink SQL statements, explore Flink catalogs, and diagnose query issues.
• Inspect and manage Kafka Connect connectors, view logs, and get error recommendations.
• Discover Confluent Cloud resources: organizations, environments, and clusters.
• Query billing costs and operational metrics from Confluent Cloud.

FAQ from mcp-confluent

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js 22.19.0+ is required. For Confluent Cloud integration, a Confluent Cloud account is needed.

Can I use OAuth instead of API keys?

Yes, for many Confluent Cloud tools OAuth authentication is supported – sign in via your browser instead of provisioning static API keys. Some tools currently still require a direct connection with static keys.

Is there a managed alternative?

Yes, Confluent offers a fully managed MCP server with no local server to run. The open-source server is recommended for Confluent Platform / self-managed Kafka support or if you want to customize the toolset.

How do I see all available tools?

Run npx -y @confluentinc/mcp-confluent --list-tools from the command line.

Does the server collect telemetry?

Yes, the README mentions a Telemetry section (details not included in the excerpt).