> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kinesis.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kinesis.network/mcp.md).

# MCP & agents

Deploy, inspect and operate Kinesis from your agent.

Connect a compatible agent to Kinesis over the Model Context Protocol. Use natural-language workflows backed by tools for projects, apps, repositories, grids, servers and billing.

**Server URL** `https://mcp.kinesis.network/mcp`\
**Transport** Remote HTTP\
**Authentication** OAuth or API key

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Connect your client</strong></td><td>Set up OAuth or bearer authentication and verify the connection.</td><td><a href="/mcp/connect.md">Connect an MCP client</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Run a workflow</strong></td><td>Deploy an app, diagnose a failure or inspect dedicated capacity.</td><td><a href="/mcp/workflows.md">Agent workflows</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Explore the tools</strong></td><td>Arguments, permissions, response schemas and REST equivalents.</td><td><a href="/mcp/tools.md">Tool reference</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## What your agent can do

* Deploy from a container image, a template or a connected GitHub repository.
* Read configuration, status, runtime logs, usage and image-build output.
* Start and stop apps, manage grids, and order or operate dedicated servers.
* Inspect balance and costs, configure auto-reload, and return a hosted payment link.

Actions run with the connected user's permissions. Spending and destructive operations have explicit requirements; the tool reference describes them.

## Keep the connection focused

Use `?groups=account,projects,apps` to load selected tools, or add `&readonly=true` to expose only read tools. The built-in `read_docs` tool is always included, and seven `kinesis://docs/*` resources provide platform guidance.

[OAuth details for client developers](/mcp/oauth.md) · [Authentication and scopes](/api/authentication.md)


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