Hetzner FAQs

Question 1

What specific Hetzner resources can I manage with this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can create, delete, power on/off, and reboot Hetzner Cloud servers, list server details (IP, status, specs), manage SSH keys for server access, and query available server types, operating system images, and datacenter locations.

Question 2

Does using this tool incur costs, and what are the security considerations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, creating servers through this MCP will incur real costs charged by Hetzner. For security, you must use a 'Read & Write' Hetzner API Token, which is powerful and should be kept absolutely confidential, stored in environment variables, and never shared or committed to code.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites for setting up and using the Hetzner MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You need a Hetzner Cloud account with a 'Read & Write' API token for your desired project, Node.js 18 or higher, npm, and a properly configured `~/.claude.json` file in Claude Code pointing to the installed MCP server with your API token.

Question 4

How does this tool integrate with AI for infrastructure management?

Accepted Answer

It integrates with Claude Code, allowing you to use natural language prompts to perform complex infrastructure tasks. Claude utilizes the MCP server's exposed capabilities as 'tools' to translate your commands into actual Hetzner Cloud operations.

Question 5

What is the Hetzner MCP server?

Accepted Answer

The Hetzner MCP (Model Context Protocol) server allows AI assistants like Claude Code to manage your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure using natural language commands. It provides Claude with 'tools' to interact with Hetzner's API on your behalf.

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