Docker MCP

MCP server to control Docker operations from Claude

Model Context Protocol server enabling Claude to directly manage Docker containers and Compose stacks, retrieve logs, and monitor containers in real-time.

Author: QuantGeekDev

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Install: npx @smithery/cli install docker-mcp --client claude

Key Features

• Create, start, stop, and delete Docker containers
• Deploy and manage Docker Compose stacks
• Retrieve container logs in real-time
• List running containers and monitor their status
• Seamless Docker operations directly from Claude Desktop

Use Cases

• Automated dev environment setup — Ask Claude to deploy multiple services via Docker Compose and quickly set up your complete development environment.
• Container troubleshooting — Claude retrieves and analyzes container logs to identify errors and suggest solutions without manual inspection.
• Production monitoring and management — Monitor running container status through Claude and automatically respond when issues are detected.
• CI/CD pipeline assistance — Automate Docker container lifecycle management through Claude to streamline deployment workflows.