About MCP Server Docker
MCP Server Docker connects to the Docker daemon running in the current environment. It is for MCP clients that need access to Docker; setup requires Docker to be installed and running.
Key features
- 01Connects to the current Docker daemon
Use cases
- 01Connecting an MCP client to Docker
MCP support
It is an MCP server that connects to Docker and makes that connection available to MCP clients.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
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| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| command | string | Yes | The command to execute in the container |
| service | string | No | Docker Compose service name (optional, uses default: laravel_app if not specified) |
Details
From the project READMEMCP Server Docker
MCP Server that can connect to docker
Usage with Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"docker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-server-docker"]
}
}
}
The server will automatically connect to your current docker daemon. Make sure you have docker installed and running
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