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

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Portainer

Cloud Platforms

Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Container management via Portainer

Install Portainer

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install portainer
Or run directly:
npx -y portainer-mcp

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Portainer exposes an MCP interface for cloud platforms workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install portainer — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate cloud platforms workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Portainer MCP server?

The Portainer MCP server is an Cloud Platforms Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents container management via Portainer. It exposes Portainer's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Portainer MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install portainer` 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 `npx -y portainer-mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Portainer MCP free?

Yes. The Portainer MCP server is free and open source. You may still need a Portainer account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Portainer MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Portainer MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can container management via Portainer directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Portainer operations, inspect results, chain Portainer with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive cloud platforms tasks without leaving your editor.