mcp gateway
StandardThe MCP Gateway is a Docker CLI plugin for managing and deploying MCP servers. It provides tools for containerized MCP server deployment, lifecycle management, and integration with Docker's ecosystem. Developers use it to streamline MCP server operations within Docker environments.
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Overview
The MCP Gateway is a Docker CLI plugin for managing and deploying MCP servers. It provides tools for containerized MCP server deployment, lifecycle management, and integration with Docker's ecosystem. Developers use it to streamline MCP server operations within Docker environments.
Installation
1Install the package
2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"docker-mcp-gateway-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-docker-mcp-gateway-github"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp gateway?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for mcp gateway
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from mcp gateway. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCP_GATEWAY_API_KEY | Yes | Your mcp gateway API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp gateway?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp gateway"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp gateway with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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