Description

This MCP server, developed by ckreiling, provides seamless integration with Docker containers. It implements a Python-based interface for managing containers, images, networks, and volumes through the Docker SDK. The server exposes tools for common Docker operations like creating, running, and removing containers, as well as fetching logs and stats. By leveraging natural language processing, it enables AI assistants to easily compose and manage Docker deployments through conversational interactions. The implementation is particularly useful for scenarios requiring dynamic container orchestration, such as deploying microservices, setting up development environments, or managing containerized applications through natural language commands to an AI assistant. The server focuses on core Docker functionality while prioritizing safety by restricting access to sensitive options.

Installation 

git clone https://github.com/ckreiling/mcp-server-docker

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file to enable this MCP server:

Config file location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Config file location: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Config file location: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-compose": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/server.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}