Docker MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides advanced Docker operations through a unified interface. This server combines 16 powerful Docker MCP tools with 25+ convenient CLI aliases to create a complete Docker workflow solution for developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators.

🌟 What Makes Docker MCP Server Special

Docker MCP Server is not just another Docker wrapper - it's a complete Docker workflow enhancement system designed to make Docker operations more intuitive, secure, and efficient:

🎯 Unified Interface

• MCP Protocol Integration: Seamlessly works with MCP-compatible tools and IDEs
• CLI Convenience: 25+ carefully crafted aliases for common Docker workflows
• Consistent API: All operations follow the same patterns and conventions
• Cross-Platform: Full support for Linux, macOS, and Windows environments

🔒 Security-First Design

• Docker-Managed Security: All password operations handled by Docker daemon for maximum security
• Zero Password Exposure: Passwords never appear in command history, process lists, or arguments
• Token Authentication Support: Full support for Personal Access Tokens and service accounts
• Registry Flexibility: Secure login to Docker Hub, AWS ECR, Azure ACR, Google GCR, and custom registries
• CI/CD Security: Secure stdin password input for automated deployment pipelines
• Permission Management: Proper handling of Docker daemon permissions and credential storage

🚀 Developer Experience

• Comprehensive Help System: Every command includes detailed documentation with --help
• Smart Defaults: Sensible default configurations for common use cases
• Error Prevention: Built-in safety checks and confirmation prompts for destructive operations
• Rich Output: Formatted, colored output with clear status indicators

📊 Advanced Operations

• Complete Container Lifecycle: From build to publish with comprehensive registry support
• Multi-Container Management: Docker Compose integration with service orchestration
• Registry Publishing: Advanced image publishing with multi-platform support and automated workflows
• Network & Volume Management: Advanced networking and storage operations
• System Maintenance: Intelligent cleanup tools with multiple safety levels
• Development Workflows: Specialized commands for development environments

📦 Installation

Quick Setup for MCP Clients

Add this configuration to your MCP client settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@0xshariq/docker-mcp-server@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Where to add this:

• Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json
• VS Code Cline: .vscode/mcp.json
• Other MCP Clients: Check your client's configuration documentation

Simple Installation (Recommended)

Install Docker MCP Server globally to use it anywhere on your system:

# Install with npm
npm install -g @0xshariq/docker-mcp-server

# Or install with pnpm (faster)
pnpm add -g @0xshariq/docker-mcp-server

# Verify installation works
docker-mcp-server --version
dlist                        # List all available commands

That's it! All 25 CLI aliases are now available system-wide.

For Developers

If you want to contribute or customize the server:

# Clone and setup
git clone https://github.com/0xshariq/docker-mcp-server.git
cd docker-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build

# Test locally
npm link                     # Makes commands available globally
dlist                       # Verify it works

What Yo

... View full README on GitHub