mcp-server-docker
Control Docker containers, images, and services from your AI coding assistant. List, start, stop, read logs, run commands inside containers, and check resource usage.
npx mcp-docker-serverCompatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, and any MCP-compatible client. No API keys needed. Connects to your local Docker socket automatically.
Demo built with remotion-readme-kit
Why
If you work with Docker daily, you know the routine: switch to a terminal, type docker ps, scroll through logs, copy container IDs, restart services. It adds up. This MCP server lets your AI assistant handle those tasks for you while you stay focused on code. Ask it to check which containers are running, pull up logs from a failing service, or restart something that got stuck. It talks to Docker's API through the local socket, so there's nothing to configure and no credentials to manage.
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
list_containers |
List running (or all) containers with status, ports, and image info |
container_logs |
Get recent logs from a container |
start_container |
Start a stopped container |
stop_container |
Stop a running container |
restart_container |
Restart a container |
remove_container |
Remove a container (with optional force) |
exec_command |
Execute a command inside a running container |
container_stats |
Get live CPU, memory, and network stats |
list_images |
List all Docker images on the host |
remove_image |
Remove a Docker image |
