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Publication Date: 2026-08-13 07:00:00
The software links external coding assistants to the Nutanix Cloud Platform through an API gateway to process natural language commands while enforcing corporate security policies
Nutanix, a hybrid cloud infrastructure company, has released an open source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for its cloud platform. The software connects external artificial intelligence assistants to enterprise infrastructure environments. By acting as a secure passthrough, the system translates plain English requests into infrastructure API actions for the Nutanix Cloud Platform.
Managing hybrid multicloud environments requires technical expertise and strict access controls. While artificial intelligence can expedite system upgrades and track network performance, IT teams need assurance that automated actions remain authorized. The MCP server addresses this requirement by connecting external tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code and Cursor to the Nutanix Prism v4 API. This integration ensures that automated operations inherit existing corporate security policies and fine-grained access controls.
“Nutanix has a long history of using automation to simplify complex cloud operations. The MCP server is an exciting next step on our journey, allowing us to bring the power of autonomous AI agents to cloud management,” said Thomas Cornely, executive vice-president, Product Management, Nutanix. “By creating a secure gateway between AI tools and our platform, we are giving customers the…
