Docker MCP Server

Manage Docker containers and compose stacks through natural language with Claude AI.

Local serverstdioPython★ 497

What is the Docker MCP Server?

Manage Docker containers and compose stacks through natural language with Claude AI.

What it actually does

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Docker operations, enabling seamless container and compose stack management through Claude AI.

Configuration

  • UV (package manager) - Python 3.12+ - Docker Desktop or Docker Engine - Claude Desktop

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Docker MCP Server

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

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

Configuration

  • UV (package manager) - Python 3.12+ - Docker Desktop or Docker Engine - Claude Desktop
VariableDescriptionRequired
ENV_VARConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Docker to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Docker to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

Docker MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a tool that allows you to manage Docker containers and Docker Compose stacks using natural language commands through Claude AI.