MCP Podman MCP Server

MCP server for Podman container management via the Podman REST API

Local serverstdio

What is the MCP Podman MCP Server?

MCP server for Podman container management via the Podman REST API

What you get

MCP server for Podman container management via the Podman REST API. Manages containers, images, pods, networks, volumes, and system info. Supports both rootful and rootless Podman.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Podman MCP Server

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

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Podman container management via the Podman REST API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.