How do I install the mcp devcontainers mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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MCP Devcontainers MCP Server

MCP for devcontainers

Local serverstdio

What is the MCP Devcontainers MCP Server?

MCP for devcontainers

What you get

The MCP Devcontainers is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a simple integration with the devcontainers cli.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
devcontainer_up	Path to the workspace folder (string, required)
devcontainer_run_user_commands	Path to the workspace folder (string, required)
devcontainer_exec	Path to the workspace folder (string, required)

How to install the MCP Devcontainers MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devcontainers": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@crunchloop/mcp-devcontainers"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Devcontainers to devcontainer up.”
“Use MCP Devcontainers to devcontainer run user commands.”
“Use MCP Devcontainers to devcontainer exec.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP for devcontainers Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.