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Linkerd MCP

API Gateway Free Open Source

Manage Linkerd service mesh with AI via MCP. Configure traffic policies, monitor golden metrics, and implement zero-trust security.

What is Linkerd MCP?

Linkerd MCP integrates Linkerd's ultralight service mesh with AI through MCP. Linkerd is designed for simplicity and performance, providing automatic mTLS, observability, and reliability features with minimal configuration.

Golden Metrics at a Glance

AI models can query Linkerd's golden metrics (success rate, latency percentiles, request volume) for any service, providing instant visibility into service health and performance.

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linkerd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["linkerd-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "KUBECONFIG": "/path/to/kubeconfig"
      }
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

Linkerd MCP is perfect for teams who want a simple, performant service mesh with AI-powered observability and traffic management capabilities.

Key Features

  • Monitor golden metrics (success rate, latency, throughput)
  • Configure traffic splits and canary deployments
  • Manage service profiles and retries
  • Implement zero-trust mTLS
  • Monitor per-route metrics
  • Configure authorization policies