friendlygeorge/docker-mcp-server

What it does

Docker MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that provides AI agents with comprehensive Docker container management capabilities. It enables autonomous agents to monitor, control, and manage Docker containers and Docker Compose services directly through a standardized interface with 50+ specialized tools.

How to set up

Installation requires a Docker environment and MCP-compatible AI client. Clone the repository from GitHub, install dependencies, and configure the MCP server endpoint in your AI agent's configuration. Documentation is available on the project's GitHub repository with integration examples for various MCP platforms.

Key features

• Container health monitoring and status checks
• Automatic restart policies and container lifecycle management
• Docker Compose orchestration and deployment control
• Real-time log streaming and container output capture
• 50+ specialized operations tools for agent-driven DevOps workflows
• Integration with Claude, ChatGPT, and other MCP-compatible AI platforms