Docs Self-Managed Reference rpk Commands rpk connect rpk connect agent rpk connect agent This command is experimental and subject to change. Run and initialize Redpanda Connect agents. Agents are pipelines that have access to tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and can interact with AI models. Use this reference to: Look up available agent subcommands Identify agent command options Usage rpk connect agent [command] Subcommands init: Initialize a Redpanda Connect agent. run: Execute a Redpanda Connect agent as part of a pipeline with MCP tool access. help, h: Show a list of commands or help for one command. Flags Option Description --help, -h Show help for the command. Back to top × Simple online edits For simple changes, such as fixing a typo, you can edit the content directly on GitHub. Edit on GitHub Or, open an issue to let us know about something that you want us to change. Open an issue Contribution guide For extensive content updates, or if you prefer to work locally, read our contribution guide . Was this helpful? thumb_up thumb_down group Ask in the community mail Share your feedback group_add Make a contribution 🎉 Thanks for your feedback! rpk connect rpk connect agent init