docker mcp
pipStandardThe docker mcp server allows AI agents to manage Docker containers and Compose stacks. It exposes tools for container lifecycle management, including creation, inspection, and removal. It connects to the Docker Engine API to interact with containers, images, and networks. Developers use it to automate container operations, manage deployments, and integrate Docker workflows into AI-driven systems.
449590Updated 12/14/2024
Overview
The docker mcp server allows AI agents to manage Docker containers and Compose stacks. It exposes tools for container lifecycle management, including creation, inspection, and removal. It connects to the Docker Engine API to interact with containers, images, and networks. Developers use it to automate container operations, manage deployments, and integrate Docker workflows into AI-driven systems.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install docker-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"quantgeekdev-docker-mcp-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install docker-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from docker mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- 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 docker mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in docker mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in docker mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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