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Docker is a Cloud Platforms MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent container management and Docker operations. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install docker.

Docker

7 tools

Cloud Platforms

Last updated November 7, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Container management and Docker operations

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Install Docker

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install docker
Or run directly:

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Tools exposed

7 tools available
list_containers

List running containers

Inputs

  • allbooleanoptional
start_container

Start a stopped container

Inputs

  • container_idstringrequired
stop_container

Stop a running container

Inputs

  • container_idstringrequired
get_logs

Fetch logs from a container

Inputs

  • container_idstringrequired
  • tailnumberoptional
list_images

List local Docker images

pull_image

Pull an image from a registry

Inputs

  • imagestringrequired
exec_command

Run a command inside a container

Inputs

  • container_idstringrequired
  • commandstring[]required

Configuration

Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.

Claude Code~/.claude.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "docker-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "docker-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "docker-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Authentication setup

  1. 1

    Make sure Docker Desktop is installed and the daemon is running

    Get it

What you can do with Docker MCP

Paste any of these prompts into Claude Code, Cursor or another MCP-compatible client.

“List every running container and its image”

Uses: list_containers

“Show me the last 100 log lines from my `postgres` container”

Uses: list_containers, get_logs

“Pull the latest `redis:7-alpine` image”

Uses: pull_image

“Stop the container named `old-api`”

Uses: list_containers, stop_container

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client
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Docker in our guides

Frequently asked questions

What is the Docker MCP server?

Docker is listed as an Cloud Platforms Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent container management and Docker operations. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install Docker MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install docker` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install Docker MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does Docker MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with Docker MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent container management and Docker operations. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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