VMware MCP Server
Allows workflow automation and webhook triggers for VMware management tasks.
Enables local LLM processing for intelligent operations on VMware infrastructure.
Manages VMware vCenter and ESXi environments including VM lifecycle, host management, snapshots, resource allocation, networking, storage, and performance monitoring.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@VMware MCP Serverlist all virtual machines in the datacenter"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
VMware MCP Server
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for VMware vCenter and ESXi management with production-ready features, Ollama integration, and n8n workflow automation support.
Features
Core VMware Operations
VM Management: Create, delete, start, stop, clone, migrate VMs
Host Management: Add/remove hosts, monitor resources, maintenance mode
Snapshot Operations: Create, delete, revert, list snapshots
Resource Management: CPU, memory, storage allocation
Network Management: Virtual switches, port groups, VLANs
Storage Management: Datastores, volumes, disk operations
Performance Monitoring: Real-time metrics and reporting
Production Features
Security: Certificate-based authentication, RBAC integration
Logging: Comprehensive audit trails and error tracking
Error Handling: Robust exception management and recovery
Configuration: Environment-based settings management
Health Monitoring: Service health checks and diagnostics
Integrations
Ollama: Local LLM processing for intelligent operations
n8n: Workflow automation and webhook triggers
Docker: Containerized deployment
REST API: OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
Related MCP server: VMWare MCP
Quick Start
Prerequisites
Python 3.9+
VMware vCenter Server or ESXi host
Docker (optional)
Ollama (for AI features)
n8n (for workflow automation)
Installation
Clone and setup:
cd ~/vmware-mcp-server
python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txtConfigure environment:
cp config/.env.example config/.env
# Edit config/.env with your VMware credentialsRun the server:
python -m src.mainDocker Deployment
docker-compose up -dConfiguration
See config/.env.example for all configuration options.
Documentation
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
This server cannot be deployed
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