Docker

Name: Docker
Author: ofershap

by ofershapversion 1.0.1i★ 4iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.ofershap/docker

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server for Docker — manage containers, images, volumes, and compose services from your IDE

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User voiceiNo reviews yetReviews open together with accounts in a later step
Our basic checksi2 of 2 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
UsageiVery new↓ 268/wk · ★ 4

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Developer tools

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 2 of 2 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

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

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add docker -- npx -y mcp-docker-server

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

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

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "docker": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-docker-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

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These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 10, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account ofershap, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 3 months ago
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

More stars than 81% of the other 5724 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 6% of the other 5724 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 5724 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Docker safe?

It passed 2 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 3 months ago, and the latest version (1.0.1) reached the registry 8 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: REA, Netdata, Front-End Checklist

Alternatives

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README from the maker

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mcp-server-docker

Control Docker containers, images, and services from your AI coding assistant. List, start, stop, read logs, run commands inside containers, and check resource usage.

npx mcp-docker-server

Compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, and any MCP-compatible client. No API keys needed. Connects to your local Docker socket automatically.

Demo built with remotion-readme-kit

Why

If you work with Docker daily, you know the routine: switch to a terminal, type docker ps, scroll through logs, copy container IDs, restart services. It adds up. This MCP server lets your AI assistant handle those tasks for you while you stay focused on code. Ask it to check which containers are running, pull up logs from a failing service, or restart something that got stuck. It talks to Docker's API through the local socket, so there's nothing to configure and no credentials to manage.

Tools

Tool	What it does
`list_containers`	List running (or all) containers with status, ports, and image info
`container_logs`	Get recent logs from a container
`start_container`	Start a stopped container
`stop_container`	Stop a running container
`restart_container`	Restart a container
`remove_container`	Remove a container (with optional force)
`exec_command`	Execute a command inside a running container
`container_stats`	Get live CPU, memory, and network stats
`list_images`	List all Docker images on the host
`remove_image`	Remove a Docker image

Quick Start

Cursor

Add to .cursor/mcp.json:

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

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

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

VS Code

Add to user settings or .vscode/mcp.json:

"mcp": { "servers": { "docker": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-docker-server"] } } } }

Examples

"List all running Docker containers"
"Show me the logs from the nginx container"
"Restart the api-server container"
"What's the CPU and memory usage of my postgres container?"
"Execute ls -la /app inside the web container"
"List all Docker images and their sizes"
"Stop all containers that are using the old image"

Prerequisites

Docker must be running on your machine
The server connects to the Docker socket at /var/run/docker.sock (Linux/macOS) or the named pipe on Windows
No API keys or tokens required

Agent Plugins

This repo is an Agent Plugins 1.0.0 package: plugin.json, portable mcp.json, and skills/ ship together with the MCP server.

For Cursor, clone the repo and copy or symlink it to ~/.cursor/plugins/local/mcp-server-docker, then reload the window. Skills and MCP show up under Customize > Plugins.

The Cursor and VS Code install buttons above still work: they add the same npx -y mcp-docker-server stdio server as manual JSON.

FAQ

What is mcp-docker-server?

The npm package for this MCP server (repo name mcp-server-docker). It talks to your local Docker socket to list containers, tail logs, exec commands, and manage images.

Do I need Docker Desktop running?

Yes. The daemon must be up and the MCP process must reach docker.sock (or the Windows named pipe).

Is this safe for production containers?

Treat stop/remove/restart as destructive. Confirm with the user before changing production workloads.

Can I install it as an Agent Plugin in Cursor?

Yes. Use ~/.cursor/plugins/local/mcp-server-docker so the bundled docker-management skill loads with the MCP config.

Do I need API keys?

No. Only local Docker access.

Development

git clone https://github.com/ofershap/mcp-server-docker.git

cd mcp-server-docker npm install npm test npm run build

Author

README built with README Builder

Docker

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Which apps can use it

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

Common questions

Alternatives

REA

Netdata

Front-End Checklist

README from the maker

mcp-server-docker

Why

Tools

Quick Start

Cursor

Claude Desktop

VS Code

Examples

Prerequisites

Agent Plugins

FAQ

What is mcp-docker-server?

Do I need Docker Desktop running?

Is this safe for production containers?

Can I install it as an Agent Plugin in Cursor?

Do I need API keys?

Development

See also

Author

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