SERVER

MCP Podman

Rank #13,967

io.github.crunchtools/podman

MCP server for Podman container management via the Podman REST API

1 version

by crunchtools (19 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Jun 15, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with MCP Podman

MCP Podman is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by crunchtools. It ranks #13,967 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. MCP Podman is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, Glama and PulseMCP, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Jun 15, 2026 and most recently updated on Jun 15, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What MCP Podman can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using MCP Podman

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

No runtime, credential or payment requirements are recorded for this server beyond the declaration above.

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect MCP Podman and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add podman -- uvx mcp-podman-crunchtools

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.podman]
command = "uvx"
args = ["mcp-podman-crunchtools"]

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "podman": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-podman-crunchtools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config).

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "podman": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-podman-crunchtools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "podman": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-podman-crunchtools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "podman": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-podman-crunchtools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "podman": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-podman-crunchtools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by crunchtools

View all crunchtools servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for MCP Podmanyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jun 15, 2026
Latest version published: Jun 15, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Jun 16, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 18, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.1.1	Jun 15, 2026

STANDING

#13,967of 144,396 active serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 130,429 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains MCP Podman?: MCP Podman is maintained by crunchtools, which publishes 19 MCP servers (58 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is MCP Podman listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — MCP Podman is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama and PulseMCP.
How many versions does MCP Podman have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of MCP Podman, most recently published on Jun 15, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for MCP Podman?: The source code for MCP Podman is hosted at github.com/crunchtools/mcp-podman.

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