mcp-server-docker
npxStandardMCP server for running commands in Docker containers. Provides tools to execute commands, manage containers, and inspect container states. Connects to Docker Engine API. Useful for developers automating container tasks, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure management.
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Overview
MCP server for running commands in Docker containers. Provides tools to execute commands, manage containers, and inspect container states. Connects to Docker Engine API. Useful for developers automating container tasks, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure management.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y mcp-server-docker2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-docker-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y mcp-server-docker"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp-server-docker?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp-server-docker?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp-server-docker"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp-server-docker with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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