A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides advanced Docker operations through a unified interface, combining 16 powerful Docker MCP tools with 25+ convenient CLI aliases for complete Docker workflow management.

Installation

NPM Global

npm install -g @0xshariq/docker-mcp-server

PNPM Global

pnpm add -g @0xshariq/docker-mcp-server

From Source

git clone https://github.com/0xshariq/docker-mcp-server.git
cd docker-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
npm link

Configuration

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/docker-mcp-server/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Features

• 16 powerful Docker MCP tools with 25+ CLI aliases
• Complete container lifecycle management from build to publish
• Multi-container Docker Compose integration with service orchestration
• Secure registry operations for Docker Hub, AWS ECR, Azure ACR, Google GCR
• Advanced network and volume management
• Intelligent system cleanup with multiple security levels
• Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
• Security-first design with Docker-managed password operations
• Zero password disclosure in command history or process lists
• Token-based authentication support for CI/CD pipelines

Usage Examples

List all running containers

List Docker images

Run an interactive Ubuntu container

Start Docker Compose services

Login to Docker registries

Notes

Requires Node.js 18+ and Docker installed. The server provides both MCP protocol integration for compatible tools and standalone CLI commands. A universal launcher script is available for automatic setup with any MCP client. Compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, Continue (VS Code), Open WebUI, and others.