MCP Podman

Name: MCP Podman
Author: crunchtools

by crunchtoolsversion 0.1.1i★ 0iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.crunchtools/podman

How to install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server for Podman container management via the Podman REST API

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.

Passed 3/3 checks · Runs on your computer

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

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

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use MCP Podman and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using MCP Podman or shows a MCP Podman tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect MCP Podman yet

MCP Podman runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect MCP Podman

Steps for Claude →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Developer tools that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Sentry✓ ChatGPT
Front-End Checklist✓ ChatGPT
Compiler Explorer✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add podman -- uvx mcp-podman-crunchtools

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see MCP Podman listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use MCP Podman and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using MCP Podman or shows a MCP Podman tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use MCP Podman and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using MCP Podman or shows a MCP Podman tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use MCP Podman and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using MCP Podman or shows a MCP Podman tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

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JSON settings are under “For developers” below

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For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add podman -- uvx mcp-podman-crunchtools

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

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

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

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

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "podman": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-podman-crunchtools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 0
Downloads per weeki: 135/wk
Licence i: AGPL-3.0
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 0.1.1
Categoryi: Developer tools
Published to registryi: Jun 15, 2026
Code last changedi: Nov 10, 2026
Maker: crunchtools
Packages: pypi: mcp-podman-crunchtools
Repo: crunchtools/mcp-podman
Registry status: Active

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 11, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account crunchtools, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed yesterday
✓ Pass
Has a licence
Uses AGPL-3.0
– 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

Discussion

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User reviews

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Compared with others in Developer toolsi

More stars than 0% of the other 5766 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 17% of the other 5766 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 5766 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 MCP Podman safe?

It passed 3 of 3 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 yesterday, and the latest version (0.1.1) reached the registry 5 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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

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README from the maker

Open the README

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mcp-podman-crunchtools

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.

Installation

# uvx (zero-install)

uvx mcp-podman-crunchtools

pip

pip install mcp-podman-crunchtools

Container

podman run -v /run/podman/podman.sock:/run/podman/podman.sock:z \ --security-opt label=type:container_runtime_t \ quay.io/crunchtools/mcp-podman

Configuration

Variable	Required	Default	Description
`PODMAN_SOCKET`	No	Auto-detect	Unix socket path
`PODMAN_SOCKET_FILE`	No	—	File containing socket path
`PODMAN_TIMEOUT`	No	30	Request timeout in seconds

Socket auto-detection order:

$XDG_RUNTIME_DIR/podman/podman.sock (rootless)
/run/user/$UID/podman/podman.sock (rootless fallback)
/run/podman/podman.sock (rootful)

Claude Code Integration

claude mcp add mcp-podman-crunchtools \

--env PODMAN_SOCKET=/run/podman/podman.sock \ -- uvx mcp-podman-crunchtools

Tools (30)

Containers (12)

Tool	Description
`container_list`	List containers
`container_inspect`	Get container details; environment values are redacted, names kept
`container_start`	Start a container
`container_stop`	Stop a container
`container_restart`	Restart a container
`container_kill`	Send signal to container
`container_rm`	Remove a container
`container_logs`	Get container logs
`container_top`	List processes
`container_stats`	Resource usage
`container_create`	Create a container
`container_prune`	Remove stopped containers

Images (5)

Tool	Description
`image_list`	List images
`image_inspect`	Get image details
`image_pull`	Pull from registry
`image_rm`	Remove an image
`image_prune`	Remove unused images, with the options of `podman image prune` (`all`, `external`, `build_cache`, `filters`)

Pods (7)

Tool	Description
`pod_list`	List pods
`pod_inspect`	Get pod details
`pod_start`	Start a pod
`pod_stop`	Stop a pod
`pod_restart`	Restart a pod
`pod_rm`	Remove a pod
`pod_create`	Create a pod

Networks (2)

Tool	Description
`network_list`	List networks
`network_inspect`	Get network details

Volumes (2)

Tool	Description
`volume_list`	List volumes
`volume_inspect`	Get volume details

System (2)

Tool	Description
`system_info`	Podman system info
`system_df`	Disk usage

License

AGPL-3.0-or-later

MCP Podman

Overview

What you can do with it

Install

Install Python (uv)

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Python (uv)

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Click this button to open VS Code

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

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

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

Common questions

Alternatives

REA

Netdata

Front-End Checklist

README from the maker

mcp-podman-crunchtools

Installation

pip

Container

Configuration

Claude Code Integration

Tools (30)

Containers (12)

Images (5)

Pods (7)

Networks (2)

Volumes (2)

System (2)

License