kafka-mcp-server
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The Kafka MCP Server is an MCP server allowing integration with Apache Kafka for LLM models, enabling comprehensive Kafka operations through a standardized protocol. It features security configurations, compatibility with various clients, and robust error handling.
Kafka MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Apache Kafka implemented in Go, enabling LLM models to interact with Kafka through a standardized interface.
Overview
- Produces and consumes messages from topics
- Lists, describes, and manages topics
- Monitors and manages consumer groups
- Assesses cluster health and configuration
Key Features
- Kafka integration via MCP
- Supports SASL and TLS authentication
- Error handling with feedback
- Customizable configuration
- Pre-configured prompts for Kafka
- Compatibility with MCP-compatible LLM models
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Go 1.21 or later
- Docker
- Access to a Kafka cluster
Installation
Homebrew (macOS and Linux)
- Use Homebrew to install
kafka-mcp-server.
From Source
- Clone the repository and build the server using Go.
MCP Client Integration
Integrate with MCP-compatible clients by configuring client settings and optionally using Docker.
Tools
- Produce and consume Kafka messages
- List brokers and consumer groups
- Describe topics and consumer groups
Configuration
Environment variables for configuration include KAFKA_BROKERS, KAFKA_CLIENT_ID, MCP_TRANSPORT, etc.
Security Considerations
- Supports SASL authentication methods and TLS encryption
- Input validation and secure error handling.
Development
Testing
- Comprehensive tests available, requiring Docker.
Contributing
- Open to contributions via Pull Requests.
License
Licensed under the MIT License.