ESXi MCP Server

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About ESXi MCP Server

A VMware ESXi/vCenter management server based on MCP (Model Control Protocol), providing simple REST API interfaces for virtual machine management.

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "esxi-mcp-server": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "server.py",
        "-c",
        "config.yaml"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is ESXi MCP Server?

ESXi MCP Server is a VMware ESXi/vCenter management server based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides simple REST API interfaces for virtual machine lifecycle management and real-time performance monitoring for administrators and automation workflows.

How to use ESXi MCP Server?

Install Python 3.7+ and dependencies (pyvmomi, pyyaml, uvicorn, mcp-core). Create a config.yaml with required parameters (e.g., vcenter_host, credentials) and run the server with python server.py -c config.yaml. Authenticate privileged API calls using an API key in the Authorization: Bearer <key> header.

Key features of ESXi MCP Server

VMware ESXi and vCenter connection support
Real-time SSE-based communication and RESTful API
API key authentication for secure access
Full VM lifecycle management (create, clone, delete, power)
Real-time performance monitoring (CPU, memory, storage, network)
Flexible configuration via YAML, JSON, or environment variables

Use cases of ESXi MCP Server

Automate virtual machine creation and deletion in VMware environments
Clone existing VMs or templates for rapid provisioning
Monitor CPU, memory, storage, and network performance in real time
Manage VM power states (on/off) programmatically via API

FAQ from ESXi MCP Server

What dependencies are required to run ESXi MCP Server?

Python 3.7+ and the packages pyVmomi, PyYAML, uvicorn, and mcp-core are required.

How do I authenticate API requests?

All privileged operations require an API key set in the configuration and passed as a Bearer token in the Authorization header.

Can SSL certificate verification be skipped?

Yes, set insecure: true in the configuration for test environments; production environments should use valid SSL certificates.

What configuration formats are supported?

Configuration can be provided via YAML file, JSON, or environment variables (e.g., VCENTER_HOST, MCP_API_KEY).

Does ESXi MCP Server support vCenter in addition to ESXi?

Yes, it supports both ESXi hosts and vCenter Server connections for managing virtual machines.

Frequently asked questions

What dependencies are required to run ESXi MCP Server?

Python 3.7+ and the packages pyVmomi, PyYAML, uvicorn, and mcp-core are required.

How do I authenticate API requests?

All privileged operations require an API key set in the configuration and passed as a Bearer token in the `Authorization` header.

Can SSL certificate verification be skipped?

Yes, set `insecure: true` in the configuration for test environments; production environments should use valid SSL certificates.

What configuration formats are supported?

Configuration can be provided via YAML file, JSON, or environment variables (e.g., `VCENTER_HOST`, `MCP_API_KEY`).

Does ESXi MCP Server support vCenter in addition to ESXi?

Yes, it supports both ESXi hosts and vCenter Server connections for managing virtual machines.

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