TL;DR
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 toolsCloud Platforms
Container management and Docker operations
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Tools exposed
7 tools availablelist_containersList running containers
list_containersList running containers
Inputs
allbooleanoptional
start_containerStart a stopped container
start_containerStart a stopped container
Inputs
container_idstringrequired
stop_containerStop a running container
stop_containerStop a running container
Inputs
container_idstringrequired
get_logsFetch logs from a container
get_logsFetch logs from a container
Inputs
container_idstringrequiredtailnumberoptional
list_imagesList local Docker images
list_imagesList local Docker images
pull_imagePull an image from a registry
pull_imagePull an image from a registry
Inputs
imagestringrequired
exec_commandRun a command inside a container
exec_commandRun a command inside a container
Inputs
container_idstringrequiredcommandstring[]required
Configuration
Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.
Claude Code~/.claude.json
~/.claude.json{
"mcpServers": {
"docker": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"docker-mcp"
]
}
}
}Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
.cursor/mcp.json{
"mcpServers": {
"docker": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"docker-mcp"
]
}
}
}Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json{
"mcpServers": {
"docker": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"docker-mcp"
]
}
}
}Authentication setup
- 1
Make sure Docker Desktop is installed and the daemon is running
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
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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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