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MCP Tools API Reference

This document provides detailed specifications for all tools available through Kubiya’s MCP server.

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Core Execution Tools

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execute_tool

Execute container-based tools with live streaming output. Parameters:
  • tool_name (string): Name of the tool to execute
  • args (object): Tool-specific arguments
  • runner (string, optional): Target runner (defaults to “auto”)
  • integrations (array, optional): Required integrations
Example: 
{
  "tool_name": "kubectl",
  "args": {
    "command": "get pods -A"
  },
  "runner": "auto",
  "integrations": ["k8s/default"]
}

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create_on_demand_tool

Create and execute tools from dynamic definitions. Parameters:
  • tool_definition (object): Complete tool specification
  • execute_immediately (boolean, optional): Execute after creation
Example: 
{
  "tool_definition": {
    "name": "custom-script",
    "image": "python:3.11",
    "command": "python -c \"print('Hello World')\""
  },
  "execute_immediately": true
}

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Workflow Tools

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execute_workflow

Execute complete multi-step workflows. Parameters:
  • workflow_name (string): Name of the workflow
  • parameters (object, optional): Workflow parameters
  • runner (string, optional): Target runner

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list_workflows

List available workflows. Returns: Array of workflow objects with name, description, and parameters.

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Infrastructure Tools

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list_runners

List all available execution runners. Returns: Array of runner objects with name, status, and capabilities.

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check_runner_health

Check health status of specific runners. Parameters:
  • runner_names (array, optional): Specific runners to check

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Agent Tools

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chat_with_agent

Engage in conversational interaction with AI agents. Parameters:
  • agent_name (string): Name of the agent
  • message (string): Message to send
  • conversation_id (string, optional): Conversation context

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list_agents

List available AI agents. Returns: Array of agent objects with name, description, and capabilities.

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Knowledge Tools

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search_kb

Search the organizational knowledge base. Parameters:
  • query (string): Search query
  • limit (number, optional): Maximum results

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list_kb

Browse knowledge base entries. Parameters:
  • category (string, optional): Filter by category
  • limit (number, optional): Maximum results

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Source Management Tools

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list_sources

List available tool sources (repositories).

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execute_tool_from_source

Execute tools from specific source repositories. Parameters:
  • source_name (string): Source repository name
  • tool_path (string): Path to tool within source
  • args (object): Tool arguments

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Integration Tools

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list_integrations

List available integrations for connecting to external systems. Returns: Array of integration objects with name, type, and configuration details.

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list_secrets

List available secrets for authentication. Returns: Array of secret names (values are never exposed).

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Error Handling

All tools return standardized error responses: 
{
  "error": {
    "code": "TOOL_EXECUTION_FAILED",
    "message": "Detailed error description",
    "details": {
      "tool_name": "kubectl",
      "exit_code": 1,
      "stderr": "Error output"
    }
  }
}

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Rate Limits

  • Standard tier: 100 requests per minute
  • Enterprise tier: 1000 requests per minute
  • Burst limit: 5x the standard rate for 30 seconds