Does Docker include a standard MCP config?

If the README contains a parseable MCP configuration block, it is shown in the Config tab.

What does the docker mcp server do?

More than just a fully featured MCP server that lets AI agents manage the full surface of Docker — containers, images, networks, volumes, swarm services, secrets Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `DOCKER_HOST`, `DOCKER_TLS_VERIFY`, `DOCKER_CERT_PATH`, `DOCKER_MCP_SERVER_HOSTS` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Docker MCP Server

More than just a fully featured MCP server that lets AI agents manage the full surface of Docker — containers, images, networks, volumes, swarm

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Docker MCP Server?

More than just a fully featured MCP server that lets AI agents manage the full surface of Docker — containers, images, networks, volumes, swarm services, secrets

Configuration

Note: If you're using the containerized MCP server or MCPB bundle, the Python and uv requirements are taken care of for you. - A running Docker daemon reachable from the host that runs the server (the standard DOCKER_HOST / unix socket conventions apply) - Python ≥ 3.14 - uv for dependency management

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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
no-scout	:no-scout, :<version>-no-scout

How to install the Docker MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["docker-mcp-server"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
DOCKER_HOST	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Optional
DOCKER_TLS_VERIFY	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
DOCKER_CERT_PATH	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional
DOCKER_MCP_SERVER_HOSTS	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Optional