What runtime or dependencies are required?

Docker Desktop for Windows is required. The server itself runs as a Docker container (`freezeolo/docker-mcp-server`) that communicates with the Docker daemon over HTTP.

How does the server communicate with Docker Desktop?

The server connects to Docker Desktop via the daemon exposed on `tcp://localhost:2375` without TLS. You must enable this in Docker Desktop Settings > General.

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What is the Docker MCP Server?

Docker's MCP Server

What the server does

The Docker MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless integration with Docker Desktop on Windows, enabling advanced automation and interaction capabilities for developers and tools.

Credentials and setup notes

Install Docker Desktop for Windows from Docker's official download page. 2. In Docker Desktop, go to Settings > General and check the box for "Expose daemon on tcp://localhost:2375 without TLS". This is required for the MCP server to communicate with Docker Desktop. > 💡 Tip: You can verify that the port is exposed

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How to install the Docker MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-mcp-stdio": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "freezeolo/docker-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Configuration

Install Docker Desktop for Windows from Docker's official download page. 2. In Docker Desktop, go to Settings > General and check the box for "Expose daemon on tcp://localhost:2375 without TLS". This is required for the MCP server to communicate with Docker Desktop. > 💡 Tip: You can verify that the port is exposed

Frequently asked questions

Follow the steps in the Installation section. Make sure you have the required dependencies — Docker Desktop for Windows with the daemon exposed on `tcp://localhost:2375` without TLS.