What clients are compatible with Docker MCP?

Docker MCP is compatible with: Claude Desktop. Check the server's documentation for client-specific setup instructions.

Docker MCP

Q: How do I install Docker MCP?

Install Docker MCP by running: uvx mcp-server-docker. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop).

Developer Tools

Manage Docker containers, images, volumes, and networks through natural language.

Author

Community

Installation

Run this command to install:

uvx mcp-server-docker

Sample Configuration

Add this to your MCP client configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop):

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

Use our MCP Manifest Generator to build complete configurations visually, or the MCP Config Validator to check your existing config.

Compatible Clients

Claude Desktop

Details

Server ID	docker
Author	Community
Category	Developer Tools
Compatible With	Claude Desktop
Tags	dockercontainersdevops
GitHub	https://github.com/ckreiling/mcp-server-docker
GitHub Stars	300+

About Docker MCP

Docker MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server created by Community. It enables AI assistants to manage Docker containers, images, volumes, and networks through natural language..

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that allows AI models to securely connect to external tools and data sources. By installing Docker MCP, you give your AI assistant the ability to perform real actions through a standardized interface, rather than just generating text about them.

This server is compatible with Claude Desktop and has 300+ stars on GitHub. It falls under the "Developer Tools" category of MCP servers.

To get started, use our MCP Manifest Generator to create a complete configuration, or validate your existing setup with the MCP Config Validator.

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FAQ

How do I install Docker MCP?

Run "uvx mcp-server-docker" in your terminal. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file. For Claude Desktop, this is typically located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Windows.

What clients work with Docker MCP?

Docker MCP is compatible with Claude Desktop. Each client has its own configuration file format, but the MCP server setup is similar across all of them.

What can I do with Docker MCP?

Manage Docker containers, images, volumes, and networks through natural language. Once configured, your AI assistant can interact with these capabilities through natural language commands, making it possible to perform real actions directly from your AI chat interface.