Enhance Kubernetes observability: Connect AI to Istio with Kiali

249 · Red Hat · Jan. 6, 2026, 8:05 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses integrating Kiali, a management console for Istio, with the Kubernetes Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enhance observability using AI. It outlines features of Kiali such as traffic topology, health metrics, and configuration validation. The post provides a step-by-step guide on installation and configuration, detailing how to leverage Kiali's capabilities through AI assistants for monitoring and troubleshooting microservices in Kubernetes clusters.